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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,524.20, 585,767.61 and 390,278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,524.20, 585,767.61 and 390,278.88 is: 582,416.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,524.20 : 585,767.61 = 390,278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,524.20/585,767.61 = 390,278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,524.20x = 585,767.61 × 390,278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,524.20x = 228,612,726,771.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,612,726,771.08/392,524.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582,416.90

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