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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,908.52, 542,278.98 and 231,803.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,908.52, 542,278.98 and 231,803.16 is: 319,926.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,908.52 : 542,278.98 = 231,803.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,908.52/542,278.98 = 231,803.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,908.52x = 542,278.98 × 231,803.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,908.52x = 125,701,981,165.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,701,981,165.58/392,908.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,926.84

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