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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,598.92, 588,885.82 and 165,015.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,598.92, 588,885.82 and 165,015.12 is: 247,517.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,598.92 : 588,885.82 = 165,015.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,598.92/588,885.82 = 165,015.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,598.92x = 588,885.82 × 165,015.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,598.92x = 97,175,064,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,175,064,253.60/392,598.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247,517.40

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