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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,082.84, 588,200.86 and 125,822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,082.84, 588,200.86 and 125,822.88 is: 188,758.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,082.84 : 588,200.86 = 125,822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,082.84/588,200.86 = 125,822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,082.84x = 588,200.86 × 125,822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,082.84x = 74,009,126,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,009,126,223.68/392,082.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188,758.90

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