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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,607.96, 584,334.18 and 123,323.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,607.96, 584,334.18 and 123,323.16 is: 184,960.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,607.96 : 584,334.18 = 123,323.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,607.96/584,334.18 = 123,323.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,607.96x = 584,334.18 × 123,323.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,607.96x = 72,061,937,573.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,061,937,573.61/389,607.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,960.13

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