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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,960.13, 584,960.97 and 123,741.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,960.13, 584,960.97 and 123,741.48 is: 185,618.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,960.13 : 584,960.97 = 123,741.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,960.13/584,960.97 = 123,741.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,960.13x = 584,960.97 × 123,741.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,960.13x = 72,383,936,170.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,383,936,170.04/389,960.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,618.81

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