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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,512.08, 584,209.55 and 123,237.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,512.08, 584,209.55 and 123,237.95 is: 184,838.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,512.08 : 584,209.55 = 123,237.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,512.08/584,209.55 = 123,237.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,512.08x = 584,209.55 × 123,237.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,512.08x = 71,996,783,775.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,996,783,775.19/389,512.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,838.38

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