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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,336.58, 584,001.18 and 123,097.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,336.58, 584,001.18 and 123,097.14 is: 184,644.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,336.58 : 584,001.18 = 123,097.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,336.58/584,001.18 = 123,097.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,336.58x = 584,001.18 × 123,097.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,336.58x = 71,888,875,014.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,888,875,014.63/389,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,644.54

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