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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,333.98, 583,997.53 and 123,094.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,333.98, 583,997.53 and 123,094.68 is: 184,640.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,333.98 : 583,997.53 = 123,094.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,333.98/583,997.53 = 123,094.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,333.98x = 583,997.53 × 123,094.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,333.98x = 71,886,989,076.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,886,989,076.14/389,333.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,640.93

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