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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,325.73, 583,984.91 and 123,086.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,325.73, 583,984.91 and 123,086.22 is: 184,628.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,325.73 : 583,984.91 = 123,086.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,325.73/583,984.91 = 123,086.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,325.73x = 583,984.91 × 123,086.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,325.73x = 71,880,495,416.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,880,495,416.66/389,325.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,628.17

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