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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,068.80, 588,103.20 and 358,891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,068.80, 588,103.20 and 358,891.20 is: 538,336.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,068.80 : 588,103.20 = 358,891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,068.80/588,103.20 = 358,891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,068.80x = 588,103.20 × 358,891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,068.80x = 211,065,063,171.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,065,063,171.84/392,068.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,336.80

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