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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,002.70, 588,004.05 and 96,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,002.70, 588,004.05 and 96,514.70 is: 144,772.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,002.70 : 588,004.05 = 96,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,002.70/588,004.05 = 96,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,002.70x = 588,004.05 × 96,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,002.70x = 56,751,034,484.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,751,034,484.54/392,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,772.05

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