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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,003.80, 588,005.70 and 252,035.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,003.80, 588,005.70 and 252,035.80 is: 378,053.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,003.80 : 588,005.70 = 252,035.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,003.80/588,005.70 = 252,035.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,003.80x = 588,005.70 × 252,035.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,003.80x = 148,198,487,004.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,198,487,004.06/392,003.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378,053.70

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