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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,688.36, 588,695.20 and 136,487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,688.36, 588,695.20 and 136,487.64 is: 204,614.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,688.36 : 588,695.20 = 136,487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,688.36/588,695.20 = 136,487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,688.36x = 588,695.20 × 136,487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,688.36x = 80,349,618,527.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,349,618,527.33/392,688.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204,614.21

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