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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,453.75, 588,768.38 and 143,135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,453.75, 588,768.38 and 143,135.75 is: 214,735.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,453.75 : 588,768.38 = 143,135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,453.75/588,768.38 = 143,135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,453.75x = 588,768.38 × 143,135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,453.75x = 84,273,803,647.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,273,803,647.59/392,453.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,735.63

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