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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,909.76, 542,280.70 and 231,804.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,909.76, 542,280.70 and 231,804.42 is: 319,928.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,909.76 : 542,280.70 = 231,804.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,909.76/542,280.70 = 231,804.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,909.76x = 542,280.70 × 231,804.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,909.76x = 125,703,063,140.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,703,063,140.69/392,909.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,928.58

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