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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,526.42, 588,395.94 and 182,311.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,526.42, 588,395.94 and 182,311.98 is: 273,285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,526.42 : 588,395.94 = 182,311.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,526.42/588,395.94 = 182,311.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,526.42x = 588,395.94 × 182,311.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,526.42x = 107,271,628,845.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,271,628,845.36/392,526.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273,285.12

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