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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,221.48, 588,329.58 and 259,694.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,221.48, 588,329.58 and 259,694.81 is: 389,540.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,221.48 : 588,329.58 = 259,694.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,221.48/588,329.58 = 259,694.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,221.48x = 588,329.58 × 259,694.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,221.48x = 152,786,138,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,786,138,495.48/392,221.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,540.47

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