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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,478.12, 588,774.78 and 126,150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,478.12, 588,774.78 and 126,150.84 is: 189,244.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,478.12 : 588,774.78 = 126,150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,478.12/588,774.78 = 126,150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,478.12x = 588,774.78 × 126,150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,478.12x = 74,274,433,067.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,274,433,067.82/392,478.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,244.77

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