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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,973.19, 583,503.57 and 122,654.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,973.19, 583,503.57 and 122,654.91 is: 183,996.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,973.19 : 583,503.57 = 122,654.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,973.19/583,503.57 = 122,654.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,973.19x = 583,503.57 × 122,654.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,973.19x = 71,569,577,863.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,569,577,863.03/388,973.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,996.17

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