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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,912.23, 584,889.14 and 123,694.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,912.23, 584,889.14 and 123,694.03 is: 185,547.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,912.23 : 584,889.14 = 123,694.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,912.23/584,889.14 = 123,694.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,912.23x = 584,889.14 × 123,694.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,912.23x = 72,347,294,829.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,347,294,829.83/389,912.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,547.64

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