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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,869.42, 589,347.60 and 140,208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,869.42, 589,347.60 and 140,208.82 is: 210,328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,869.42 : 589,347.60 = 140,208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,869.42/589,347.60 = 140,208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,869.42x = 589,347.60 × 140,208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,869.42x = 82,631,731,565.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,631,731,565.83/392,869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210,328.74

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