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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,335.76, 588,437.76 and 111,786.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,335.76, 588,437.76 and 111,786.32 is: 167,660.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,335.76 : 588,437.76 = 111,786.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,335.76/588,437.76 = 111,786.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,335.76x = 588,437.76 × 111,786.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,335.76x = 65,779,291,739.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,779,291,739.44/392,335.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,660.71

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