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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,702.96, 588,879.48 and 143,210

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,702.96, 588,879.48 and 143,210 is: 214,751.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,702.96 : 588,879.48 = 143,210 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,702.96/588,879.48 = 143,210/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,702.96x = 588,879.48 × 143,210
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,702.96x = 84,333,430,330.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,333,430,330.80/392,702.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,751.20

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