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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,450.80, 588,719.40 and 143,186.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,450.80, 588,719.40 and 143,186.80 is: 214,795.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,450.80 : 588,719.40 = 143,186.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,450.80/588,719.40 = 143,186.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,450.80x = 588,719.40 × 143,186.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,450.80x = 84,296,846,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,296,846,983.92/392,450.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,795.96

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