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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,001.30, 588,001.95 and 303,527.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,001.30, 588,001.95 and 303,527.70 is: 455,291.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,001.30 : 588,001.95 = 303,527.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,001.30/588,001.95 = 303,527.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,001.30x = 588,001.95 × 303,527.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,001.30x = 178,474,879,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,474,879,479.02/392,001.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,291.55

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