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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,064.78, 588,101.70 and 372,943.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,064.78, 588,101.70 and 372,943.08 is: 559,418.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,064.78 : 588,101.70 = 372,943.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,064.78/588,101.70 = 372,943.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,064.78x = 588,101.70 × 372,943.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,064.78x = 219,328,459,351.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,328,459,351.24/392,064.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,418.93

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