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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,231.94, 588,663.15 and 202,747.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,231.94, 588,663.15 and 202,747.80 is: 304,284.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,231.94 : 588,663.15 = 202,747.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,231.94/588,663.15 = 202,747.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,231.94x = 588,663.15 × 202,747.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,231.94x = 119,350,158,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,350,158,603.57/392,231.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,284.65

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