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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,002.80, 588,004.20 and 303,529.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,002.80, 588,004.20 and 303,529.20 is: 455,293.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,002.80 : 588,004.20 = 303,529.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,002.80/588,004.20 = 303,529.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,002.80x = 588,004.20 × 303,529.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,002.80x = 178,476,444,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,476,444,422.64/392,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455,293.80

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