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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,437.80, 588,656.70 and 259,468.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,437.80, 588,656.70 and 259,468.20 is: 389,202.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,437.80 : 588,656.70 = 259,468.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,437.80/588,656.70 = 259,468.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,437.80x = 588,656.70 × 259,468.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,437.80x = 152,737,694,366.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,737,694,366.94/392,437.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,202.30

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