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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,910.10, 589,348.72 and 112,427.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,910.10, 589,348.72 and 112,427.35 is: 168,636.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,910.10 : 589,348.72 = 112,427.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,910.10/589,348.72 = 112,427.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,910.10x = 589,348.72 × 112,427.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,910.10x = 66,258,914,815.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,258,914,815.49/392,910.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168,636.32

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