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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,435.80, 588,048.90 and 292,125.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,435.80, 588,048.90 and 292,125.40 is: 437,737.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,435.80 : 588,048.90 = 292,125.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,435.80/588,048.90 = 292,125.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,435.80x = 588,048.90 × 292,125.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,435.80x = 171,784,020,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,784,020,132.06/392,435.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,737.89

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