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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,018.13, 541,289.75 and 301,230.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,018.13, 541,289.75 and 301,230.99 is: 415,932.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,018.13 : 541,289.75 = 301,230.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,018.13/541,289.75 = 301,230.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,018.13x = 541,289.75 × 301,230.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,018.13x = 163,053,245,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,053,245,763.20/392,018.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415,932.92

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