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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,498.80, 588,748.20 and 143,148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,498.80, 588,748.20 and 143,148.40 is: 214,722.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,498.80 : 588,748.20 = 143,148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,498.80/588,748.20 = 143,148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,498.80x = 588,748.20 × 143,148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,498.80x = 84,278,362,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,278,362,832.88/392,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,722.60

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