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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,365.14, 588,398.33 and 232,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,365.14, 588,398.33 and 232,486.20 is: 348,640.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,365.14 : 588,398.33 = 232,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,365.14/588,398.33 = 232,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,365.14x = 588,398.33 × 232,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,365.14x = 136,794,490,665.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,794,490,665.62/392,365.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,640.79

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