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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,629.24, 588,937.38 and 97,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,629.24, 588,937.38 and 97,141.24 is: 145,710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,629.24 : 588,937.38 = 97,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,629.24/588,937.38 = 97,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,629.24x = 588,937.38 × 97,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,629.24x = 57,210,107,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,210,107,375.55/392,629.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145,710.26

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