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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,764, 592,151.04 and 114,281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,764, 592,151.04 and 114,281.52 is: 171,423.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,764 : 592,151.04 = 114,281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,764/592,151.04 = 114,281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,764x = 592,151.04 × 114,281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,764x = 67,671,920,920.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,671,920,920.78/394,764
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171,423.74

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