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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,320.31, 584,084.34 and 123,085.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,320.31, 584,084.34 and 123,085.86 is: 184,661.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,320.31 : 584,084.34 = 123,085.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,320.31/584,084.34 = 123,085.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,320.31x = 584,084.34 × 123,085.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,320.31x = 71,892,523,301.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,892,523,301.43/389,320.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,661.63

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