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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,992.72, 585,076.56 and 123,761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,992.72, 585,076.56 and 123,761.92 is: 185,670.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,992.72 : 585,076.56 = 123,761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,992.72/585,076.56 = 123,761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,992.72x = 585,076.56 × 123,761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,992.72x = 72,410,198,412.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,410,198,412.60/389,992.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,670.64

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