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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,256.26, 588,384.38 and 274,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,256.26, 588,384.38 and 274,158.26 is: 411,237.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,256.26 : 588,384.38 = 274,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,256.26/588,384.38 = 274,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,256.26x = 588,384.38 × 274,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,256.26x = 161,310,437,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,310,437,831.98/392,256.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411,237.38

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