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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,217.98, 588,324.33 and 259,691.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,217.98, 588,324.33 and 259,691.31 is: 389,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,217.98 : 588,324.33 = 259,691.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,217.98/588,324.33 = 259,691.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,217.98x = 588,324.33 × 259,691.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,217.98x = 152,782,715,962.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,782,715,962.57/392,217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,535.22

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