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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,056.40, 588,014.60 and 249,478.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,056.40, 588,014.60 and 249,478.45 is: 374,173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,056.40 : 588,014.60 = 249,478.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,056.40/588,014.60 = 249,478.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,056.40x = 588,014.60 × 249,478.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,056.40x = 146,696,968,267.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,696,968,267.94/392,056.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,173.12

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