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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,597.32, 588,883.50 and 112,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,597.32, 588,883.50 and 112,114.36 is: 168,167.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,597.32 : 588,883.50 = 112,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,597.32/588,883.50 = 112,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,597.32x = 588,883.50 × 112,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,597.32x = 66,022,296,717.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,022,296,717.06/392,597.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,167.98

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