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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,002.30, 588,003.45 and 303,528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,002.30, 588,003.45 and 303,528.70 is: 455,293.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,002.30 : 588,003.45 = 303,528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,002.30/588,003.45 = 303,528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,002.30x = 588,003.45 × 303,528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,002.30x = 178,475,922,774.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,475,922,774.02/392,002.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,293.05

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