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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,326.75, 588,577.61 and 143,008.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,326.75, 588,577.61 and 143,008.75 is: 214,545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,326.75 : 588,577.61 = 143,008.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,326.75/588,577.61 = 143,008.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,326.75x = 588,577.61 × 143,008.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,326.75x = 84,171,748,284.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,171,748,284.09/392,326.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,545.01

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