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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,005.20, 588,007.80 and 389,240.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,005.20, 588,007.80 and 389,240.40 is: 583,860.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,005.20 : 588,007.80 = 389,240.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,005.20/588,007.80 = 389,240.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,005.20x = 588,007.80 × 389,240.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,005.20x = 228,876,391,275.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,876,391,275.12/392,005.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583,860.60

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