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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,908.80, 542,279.36 and 231,803.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,908.80, 542,279.36 and 231,803.40 is: 319,927.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,908.80 : 542,279.36 = 231,803.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,908.80/542,279.36 = 231,803.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,908.80x = 542,279.36 × 231,803.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,908.80x = 125,702,199,397.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,702,199,397.82/392,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,927.17

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