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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,966.14, 584,947.67 and 123,747.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,966.14, 584,947.67 and 123,747.41 is: 185,620.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,966.14 : 584,947.67 = 123,747.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,966.14/584,947.67 = 123,747.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,966.14x = 584,947.67 × 123,747.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,966.14x = 72,385,759,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,385,759,148.03/389,966.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,620.63

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