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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,036.37, 587,984.28 and 103,849.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,036.37, 587,984.28 and 103,849.91 is: 155,756.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,036.37 : 587,984.28 = 103,849.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,036.37/587,984.28 = 103,849.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,036.37x = 587,984.28 × 103,849.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,036.37x = 61,062,114,559.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,062,114,559.41/392,036.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,756.25

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