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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,806.11, 589,232.55 and 122,984.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,806.11, 589,232.55 and 122,984.79 is: 184,484.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,806.11 : 589,232.55 = 122,984.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,806.11/589,232.55 = 122,984.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,806.11x = 589,232.55 × 122,984.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,806.11x = 72,466,641,422.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,466,641,422.91/392,806.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,484.51

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