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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,908.77, 542,279.33 and 231,803.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,908.77, 542,279.33 and 231,803.41 is: 319,927.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,908.77 : 542,279.33 = 231,803.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,908.77/542,279.33 = 231,803.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,908.77x = 542,279.33 × 231,803.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,908.77x = 125,702,197,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,702,197,866.52/392,908.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,927.19

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