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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,273.48, 583,859.88 and 123,060.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,273.48, 583,859.88 and 123,060.80 is: 184,575.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,273.48 : 583,859.88 = 123,060.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,273.48/583,859.88 = 123,060.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,273.48x = 583,859.88 × 123,060.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,273.48x = 71,850,263,920.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,850,263,920.70/389,273.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,575.29

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