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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,432, 588,653.64 and 111,949.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,432, 588,653.64 and 111,949.28 is: 167,925.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,432 : 588,653.64 = 111,949.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,432/588,653.64 = 111,949.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,432x = 588,653.64 × 111,949.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,432x = 65,899,351,167.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,899,351,167.38/392,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,925.53

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