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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,507.37, 588,879.24 and 122,624.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,507.37, 588,879.24 and 122,624.60 is: 183,973.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,507.37 : 588,879.24 = 122,624.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,507.37/588,879.24 = 122,624.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,507.37x = 588,879.24 × 122,624.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,507.37x = 72,211,081,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,211,081,253.30/392,507.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183,973.82

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