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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,001.80, 588,002.70 and 331,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,001.80, 588,002.70 and 331,176.20 is: 496,764.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,001.80 : 588,002.70 = 331,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,001.80/588,002.70 = 331,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,001.80x = 588,002.70 × 331,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,001.80x = 194,732,499,775.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,732,499,775.74/392,001.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496,764.30

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