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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,579.04, 558,868.74 and 123,261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,579.04, 558,868.74 and 123,261.04 is: 184,891.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,579.04 : 558,868.74 = 123,261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,579.04/558,868.74 = 123,261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,579.04x = 558,868.74 × 123,261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,579.04x = 68,886,742,115.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,886,742,115.89/372,579.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,891.62

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