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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,994.72, 585,079.56 and 123,763.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,994.72, 585,079.56 and 123,763.92 is: 185,673.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,994.72 : 585,079.56 = 123,763.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,994.72/585,079.56 = 123,763.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,994.72x = 585,079.56 × 123,763.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,994.72x = 72,411,739,857.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,411,739,857.48/389,994.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185,673.64

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