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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,907.52, 542,277.60 and 231,802.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,907.52, 542,277.60 and 231,802.16 is: 319,925.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,907.52 : 542,277.60 = 231,802.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,907.52/542,277.60 = 231,802.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,907.52x = 542,277.60 × 231,802.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,907.52x = 125,701,118,999.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,701,118,999.62/392,907.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,925.46

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