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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,002.20, 588,003.30 and 370,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,002.20, 588,003.30 and 370,229.40 is: 555,344.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,002.20 : 588,003.30 = 370,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,002.20/588,003.30 = 370,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,002.20x = 588,003.30 × 370,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,002.20x = 217,696,108,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,696,108,957.02/392,002.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555,344.10

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