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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,237.80, 587,751.90 and 291,927.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,237.80, 587,751.90 and 291,927.40 is: 437,440.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,237.80 : 587,751.90 = 291,927.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,237.80/587,751.90 = 291,927.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,237.80x = 587,751.90 × 291,927.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,237.80x = 171,580,884,012.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,580,884,012.06/392,237.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,440.97

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