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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,786.61, 584,700.56 and 123,567.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,786.61, 584,700.56 and 123,567.90 is: 185,358.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,786.61 : 584,700.56 = 123,567.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,786.61/584,700.56 = 123,567.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,786.61x = 584,700.56 × 123,567.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,786.61x = 72,250,217,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,250,217,980.94/389,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,358.39

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