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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,219.48, 588,326.58 and 259,692.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,219.48, 588,326.58 and 259,692.81 is: 389,537.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,219.48 : 588,326.58 = 259,692.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,219.48/588,326.58 = 259,692.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,219.48x = 588,326.58 × 259,692.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,219.48x = 152,784,182,757.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,784,182,757.89/392,219.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,537.47

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