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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,367, 588,555.98 and 111,884.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,367, 588,555.98 and 111,884.25 is: 167,827.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,367 : 588,555.98 = 111,884.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,367/588,555.98 = 111,884.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,367x = 588,555.98 × 111,884.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,367x = 65,850,143,845.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,850,143,845.89/392,367
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,827.94

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