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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,508.80, 588,806.40 and 143,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,508.80, 588,806.40 and 143,244.80 is: 214,882.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,508.80 : 588,806.40 = 143,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,508.80/588,806.40 = 143,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,508.80x = 588,806.40 × 143,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,508.80x = 84,343,455,006.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,343,455,006.72/392,508.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,882.97

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