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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,359.54, 541,473.97 and 231,221.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,359.54, 541,473.97 and 231,221.38 is: 319,096.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,359.54 : 541,473.97 = 231,221.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,359.54/541,473.97 = 231,221.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,359.54x = 541,473.97 × 231,221.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,359.54x = 125,200,358,577.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,200,358,577.48/392,359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,096.00

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