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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 664,139.28, 916,748.85 and 392,208.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 664,139.28, 916,748.85 and 392,208.28 is: 541,387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    664,139.28 : 916,748.85 = 392,208.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    664,139.28/916,748.85 = 392,208.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    664,139.28x = 916,748.85 × 392,208.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    664,139.28x = 359,556,488,829.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 359,556,488,829.39/664,139.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,387.17

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