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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396,069.72, 594,094.77 and 115,589.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396,069.72, 594,094.77 and 115,589.40 is: 173,381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396,069.72 : 594,094.77 = 115,589.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396,069.72/594,094.77 = 115,589.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396,069.72x = 594,094.77 × 115,589.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396,069.72x = 68,671,058,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,671,058,007.44/396,069.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173,381.24

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