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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,315.20, 588,472.80 and 368,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,315.20, 588,472.80 and 368,695.60 is: 553,043.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,315.20 : 588,472.80 = 368,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,315.20/588,472.80 = 368,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,315.20x = 588,472.80 × 368,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,315.20x = 216,967,332,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,967,332,079.68/392,315.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553,043.40

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