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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,509.80, 588,807.90 and 143,245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,509.80, 588,807.90 and 143,245.80 is: 214,884.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,509.80 : 588,807.90 = 143,245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,509.80/588,807.90 = 143,245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,509.80x = 588,807.90 × 143,245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,509.80x = 84,344,258,681.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,344,258,681.82/392,509.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,884.47

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