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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,451.80, 588,720.90 and 143,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,451.80, 588,720.90 and 143,187.80 is: 214,797.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,451.80 : 588,720.90 = 143,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,451.80/588,720.90 = 143,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,451.80x = 588,720.90 × 143,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,451.80x = 84,297,650,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,297,650,485.02/392,451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,797.46

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