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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,502.34, 588,754.11 and 112,019.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,502.34, 588,754.11 and 112,019.59 is: 168,029.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,502.34 : 588,754.11 = 112,019.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,502.34/588,754.11 = 112,019.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,502.34x = 588,754.11 × 112,019.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,502.34x = 65,951,991,069.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,951,991,069.24/392,502.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,029.55

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