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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,496.30, 588,744.45 and 97,008.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,496.30, 588,744.45 and 97,008.30 is: 145,512.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,496.30 : 588,744.45 = 97,008.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,496.30/588,744.45 = 97,008.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,496.30x = 588,744.45 × 97,008.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,496.30x = 57,113,098,228.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,113,098,228.94/392,496.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,512.45

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