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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,703.96, 588,880.98 and 143,211

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,703.96, 588,880.98 and 143,211 is: 214,752.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,703.96 : 588,880.98 = 143,211 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,703.96/588,880.98 = 143,211/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,703.96x = 588,880.98 × 143,211
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,703.96x = 84,334,234,026.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,334,234,026.78/392,703.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,752.70

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