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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,348.61, 588,520.08 and 259,822.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,348.61, 588,520.08 and 259,822.08 is: 389,731.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,348.61 : 588,520.08 = 259,822.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,348.61/588,520.08 = 259,822.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,348.61x = 588,520.08 × 259,822.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,348.61x = 152,910,511,307.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,910,511,307.37/392,348.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,731.24

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