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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,361.52, 588,403.92 and 126,032.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,361.52, 588,403.92 and 126,032.08 is: 189,003.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,361.52 : 588,403.92 = 126,032.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,361.52/588,403.92 = 126,032.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,361.52x = 588,403.92 × 126,032.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,361.52x = 74,157,769,917.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,157,769,917.75/392,361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,003.68

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