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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,565.04, 558,847.74 and 123,247.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,565.04, 558,847.74 and 123,247.04 is: 184,870.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,565.04 : 558,847.74 = 123,247.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,565.04/558,847.74 = 123,247.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,565.04x = 558,847.74 × 123,247.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,565.04x = 68,876,329,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,876,329,765.69/372,565.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,870.62

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