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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,605.20, 588,907.80 and 97,117.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,605.20, 588,907.80 and 97,117.20 is: 145,675.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,605.20 : 588,907.80 = 97,117.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,605.20/588,907.80 = 97,117.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,605.20x = 588,907.80 × 97,117.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,605.20x = 57,193,076,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,193,076,594.16/392,605.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,675.80

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