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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,030.24, 594,071.28 and 115,524

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,030.24, 594,071.28 and 115,524 is: 173,293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,030.24 : 594,071.28 = 115,524 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,030.24/594,071.28 = 115,524/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,030.24x = 594,071.28 × 115,524
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,030.24x = 68,629,490,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,629,490,550.72/396,030.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,293.56

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