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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,069.80, 588,104.70 and 358,892.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,069.80, 588,104.70 and 358,892.20 is: 538,338.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,069.80 : 588,104.70 = 358,892.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,069.80/588,104.70 = 358,892.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,069.80x = 588,104.70 × 358,892.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,069.80x = 211,066,189,613.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,066,189,613.34/392,069.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,338.30

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