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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,160.82, 588,004.02 and 175,979.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,160.82, 588,004.02 and 175,979.92 is: 263,863.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,160.82 : 588,004.02 = 175,979.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,160.82/588,004.02 = 175,979.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,160.82x = 588,004.02 × 175,979.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,160.82x = 103,476,900,399.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,476,900,399.28/392,160.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263,863.43

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