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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,464.80, 588,697.20 and 279,907.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,464.80, 588,697.20 and 279,907.20 is: 419,860.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,464.80 : 588,697.20 = 279,907.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,464.80/588,697.20 = 279,907.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,464.80x = 588,697.20 × 279,907.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,464.80x = 164,780,584,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,780,584,899.84/392,464.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419,860.80

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