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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,360.94, 588,392.02 and 232,481.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,360.94, 588,392.02 and 232,481.99 is: 348,634.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,360.94 : 588,392.02 = 232,481.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,360.94/588,392.02 = 232,481.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,360.94x = 588,392.02 × 232,481.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,360.94x = 136,790,547,709.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,790,547,709.72/392,360.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,634.47

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