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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,513.34, 584,211.42 and 123,239.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,513.34, 584,211.42 and 123,239.21 is: 184,840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,513.34 : 584,211.42 = 123,239.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,513.34/584,211.42 = 123,239.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,513.34x = 584,211.42 × 123,239.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,513.34x = 71,997,750,952.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,997,750,952.72/389,513.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,840.27

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