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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,055.88, 588,013.50 and 103,869.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,055.88, 588,013.50 and 103,869.46 is: 155,785.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,055.88 : 588,013.50 = 103,869.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,055.88/588,013.50 = 103,869.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,055.88x = 588,013.50 × 103,869.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,055.88x = 61,076,644,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,076,644,717.71/392,055.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,785.56

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