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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,495.60, 588,743.40 and 235,031.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,495.60, 588,743.40 and 235,031.60 is: 352,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,495.60 : 588,743.40 = 235,031.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,495.60/588,743.40 = 235,031.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,495.60x = 588,743.40 × 235,031.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,495.60x = 138,373,303,291.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,373,303,291.44/392,495.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,547.40

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