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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,958.13, 584,957.97 and 123,739.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,958.13, 584,957.97 and 123,739.48 is: 185,615.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,958.13 : 584,957.97 = 123,739.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,958.13/584,957.97 = 123,739.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,958.13x = 584,957.97 × 123,739.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,958.13x = 72,382,395,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,382,395,029.66/389,958.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,615.81

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