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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,455.80, 588,683.70 and 259,486.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,455.80, 588,683.70 and 259,486.20 is: 389,229.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,455.80 : 588,683.70 = 259,486.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,455.80/588,683.70 = 259,486.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,455.80x = 588,683.70 × 259,486.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,455.80x = 152,755,296,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,755,296,314.94/392,455.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,229.30

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