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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,458.60, 588,687.90 and 392,458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,458.60, 588,687.90 and 392,458.60 is: 588,687.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,458.60 : 588,687.90 = 392,458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,458.60/588,687.90 = 392,458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,458.60x = 588,687.90 × 392,458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,458.60x = 231,035,629,070.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,035,629,070.94/392,458.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588,687.90

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