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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,738.96, 588,933.48 and 143,246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,738.96, 588,933.48 and 143,246 is: 214,805.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,738.96 : 588,933.48 = 143,246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,738.96/588,933.48 = 143,246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,738.96x = 588,933.48 × 143,246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,738.96x = 84,362,365,276.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,362,365,276.08/392,738.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214,805.19

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