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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,475.84, 585,881.34 and 124,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,475.84, 585,881.34 and 124,258 is: 186,440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,475.84 : 585,881.34 = 124,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,475.84/585,881.34 = 124,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,475.84x = 585,881.34 × 124,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,475.84x = 72,800,443,545.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,800,443,545.72/390,475.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,440.33

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