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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,234.44, 588,666.90 and 202,750.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,234.44, 588,666.90 and 202,750.30 is: 304,288.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,234.44 : 588,666.90 = 202,750.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,234.44/588,666.90 = 202,750.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,234.44x = 588,666.90 × 202,750.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,234.44x = 119,352,390,575.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,352,390,575.07/392,234.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,288.40

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