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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,428.40, 587,330.40 and 274,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,428.40, 587,330.40 and 274,330.40 is: 410,578.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,428.40 : 587,330.40 = 274,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,428.40/587,330.40 = 274,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,428.40x = 587,330.40 × 274,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,428.40x = 161,122,583,564.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,122,583,564.16/392,428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410,578.30

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