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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,437.61, 588,572.57 and 179,144.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,437.61, 588,572.57 and 179,144.96 is: 268,679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,437.61 : 588,572.57 = 179,144.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,437.61/588,572.57 = 179,144.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,437.61x = 588,572.57 × 179,144.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,437.61x = 105,439,809,509.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,439,809,509.75/392,437.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268,679.17

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