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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,220.17, 588,645.56 and 202,736.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,220.17, 588,645.56 and 202,736.12 is: 304,267.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,220.17 : 588,645.56 = 202,736.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,220.17/588,645.56 = 202,736.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,220.17x = 588,645.56 × 202,736.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,220.17x = 119,339,714,453.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,339,714,453.24/392,220.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,267.16

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