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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,003.20, 588,004.80 and 170,819.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,003.20, 588,004.80 and 170,819.20 is: 256,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,003.20 : 588,004.80 = 170,819.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,003.20/588,004.80 = 170,819.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,003.20x = 588,004.80 × 170,819.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,003.20x = 100,442,509,532.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,442,509,532.16/392,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256,228.80

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