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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,578.04, 558,867.24 and 123,260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,578.04, 558,867.24 and 123,260.04 is: 184,890.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,578.04 : 558,867.24 = 123,260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,578.04/558,867.24 = 123,260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,578.04x = 558,867.24 × 123,260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,578.04x = 68,885,998,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,885,998,357.09/372,578.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,890.12

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