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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,007.60, 587,136.60 and 302,972.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,007.60, 587,136.60 and 302,972.40 is: 453,782.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,007.60 : 587,136.60 = 302,972.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,007.60/587,136.60 = 302,972.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,007.60x = 587,136.60 × 302,972.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,007.60x = 177,886,184,829.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,886,184,829.84/392,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453,782.49

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