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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,502.80, 588,149.40 and 292,192.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,502.80, 588,149.40 and 292,192.40 is: 437,838.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,502.80 : 588,149.40 = 292,192.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,502.80/588,149.40 = 292,192.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,502.80x = 588,149.40 × 292,192.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,502.80x = 171,852,784,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,852,784,744.56/392,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437,838.37

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