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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,794.82, 584,765.12 and 123,483.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,794.82, 584,765.12 and 123,483.83 is: 185,248.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,794.82 : 584,765.12 = 123,483.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,794.82/584,765.12 = 123,483.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,794.82x = 584,765.12 × 123,483.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,794.82x = 72,209,034,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,209,034,052.89/389,794.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,248.83

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