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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,469.80, 588,704.70 and 96,981.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,469.80, 588,704.70 and 96,981.80 is: 145,472.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,469.80 : 588,704.70 = 96,981.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,469.80/588,704.70 = 96,981.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,469.80x = 588,704.70 × 96,981.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,469.80x = 57,093,641,474.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,093,641,474.46/392,469.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,472.70

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