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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 372,920.63, 559,381.01 and 123,602.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 372,920.63, 559,381.01 and 123,602.63 is: 185,403.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    372,920.63 : 559,381.01 = 123,602.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    372,920.63/559,381.01 = 123,602.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    372,920.63x = 559,381.01 × 123,602.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    372,920.63x = 69,140,960,593.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,140,960,593.14/372,920.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,403.96

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