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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,159.02, 588,238.50 and 274,061.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,159.02, 588,238.50 and 274,061.02 is: 411,091.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,159.02 : 588,238.50 = 274,061.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,159.02/588,238.50 = 274,061.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,159.02x = 588,238.50 × 274,061.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,159.02x = 161,213,243,313.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,213,243,313.27/392,159.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,091.51

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