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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,828.48, 542,084 and 223,040.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,828.48, 542,084 and 223,040.32 is: 307,784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,828.48 : 542,084 = 223,040.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,828.48/542,084 = 223,040.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,828.48x = 542,084 × 223,040.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,828.48x = 120,906,588,826.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,906,588,826.88/392,828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 307,784.68

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