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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,068.45, 587,865.90 and 175,887.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,068.45, 587,865.90 and 175,887.61 is: 263,725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,068.45 : 587,865.90 = 175,887.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,068.45/587,865.90 = 175,887.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,068.45x = 587,865.90 × 175,887.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,068.45x = 103,398,328,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,398,328,151.50/392,068.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,725.19

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