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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,864.43, 586,290.47 and 124,623.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,864.43, 586,290.47 and 124,623.14 is: 186,932.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,864.43 : 586,290.47 = 124,623.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,864.43/586,290.47 = 124,623.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,864.43x = 586,290.47 × 124,623.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,864.43x = 73,065,360,166.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,065,360,166.09/390,864.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,932.74

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