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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,324.30, 588,483 and 259,797.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,324.30, 588,483 and 259,797.36 is: 389,693.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,324.30 : 588,483 = 259,797.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,324.30/588,483 = 259,797.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,324.30x = 588,483 × 259,797.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,324.30x = 152,886,329,804.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,886,329,804.88/392,324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,693.76

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