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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,004.80, 588,007.20 and 313,272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,004.80, 588,007.20 and 313,272.80 is: 469,909.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,004.80 : 588,007.20 = 313,272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,004.80/588,007.20 = 313,272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,004.80x = 588,007.20 × 313,272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,004.80x = 184,206,661,964.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,206,661,964.16/392,004.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469,909.20

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