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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,229.97, 588,660.23 and 202,745.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,229.97, 588,660.23 and 202,745.90 is: 304,281.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,229.97 : 588,660.23 = 202,745.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,229.97/588,660.23 = 202,745.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,229.97x = 588,660.23 × 202,745.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,229.97x = 119,348,450,104.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,348,450,104.07/392,229.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,281.82

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