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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,628.24, 588,935.88 and 97,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,628.24, 588,935.88 and 97,140.24 is: 145,708.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,628.24 : 588,935.88 = 97,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,628.24/588,935.88 = 97,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,628.24x = 588,935.88 × 97,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,628.24x = 57,209,372,727.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,209,372,727.81/392,628.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,708.76

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