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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,001.80, 588,002.70 and 303,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,001.80, 588,002.70 and 303,528.20 is: 455,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,001.80 : 588,002.70 = 303,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,001.80/588,002.70 = 303,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,001.80x = 588,002.70 × 303,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,001.80x = 178,475,401,126.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,475,401,126.14/392,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,292.30

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