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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382,539.24, 573,878.52 and 126,386.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382,539.24, 573,878.52 and 126,386.46 is: 189,602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382,539.24 : 573,878.52 = 126,386.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382,539.24/573,878.52 = 126,386.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382,539.24x = 573,878.52 × 126,386.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382,539.24x = 72,530,474,612.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,530,474,612.84/382,539.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,602.70

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