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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,427.83, 588,584.30 and 187,216.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,427.83, 588,584.30 and 187,216.16 is: 280,796.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,427.83 : 588,584.30 = 187,216.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,427.83/588,584.30 = 187,216.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,427.83x = 588,584.30 × 187,216.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,427.83x = 110,192,488,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,192,488,603.29/392,427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280,796.82

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