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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,253.26, 588,379.88 and 274,155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,253.26, 588,379.88 and 274,155.26 is: 411,232.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,253.26 : 588,379.88 = 274,155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,253.26/588,379.88 = 274,155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,253.26x = 588,379.88 × 274,155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,253.26x = 161,307,436,723.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,307,436,723.66/392,253.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,232.88

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