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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,488.80, 588,128.40 and 292,178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,488.80, 588,128.40 and 292,178.40 is: 437,817.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,488.80 : 588,128.40 = 292,178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,488.80/588,128.40 = 292,178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,488.80x = 588,128.40 × 292,178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,488.80x = 171,838,414,906.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,838,414,906.56/392,488.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,817.37

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