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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,433.13, 588,737.44 and 143,115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,433.13, 588,737.44 and 143,115.13 is: 214,704.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,433.13 : 588,737.44 = 143,115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,433.13/588,737.44 = 143,115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,433.13x = 588,737.44 × 143,115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,433.13x = 84,257,232,317.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,257,232,317.78/392,433.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,704.69

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