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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,954.52, 584,952.53 and 123,735.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,954.52, 584,952.53 and 123,735.87 is: 185,610.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,954.52 : 584,952.53 = 123,735.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,954.52/584,952.53 = 123,735.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,954.52x = 584,952.53 × 123,735.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,954.52x = 72,379,609,589.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,379,609,589.57/389,954.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,610.39

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