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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,325, 588,492.98 and 111,842.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,325, 588,492.98 and 111,842.25 is: 167,764.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,325 : 588,492.98 = 111,842.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,325/588,492.98 = 111,842.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,325x = 588,492.98 × 111,842.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,325x = 65,818,378,433.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,818,378,433.19/392,325
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,764.94

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