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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,529.60, 588,794.40 and 235,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,529.60, 588,794.40 and 235,065.60 is: 352,598.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,529.60 : 588,794.40 = 235,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,529.60/588,794.40 = 235,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,529.60x = 588,794.40 × 235,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,529.60x = 138,405,308,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,405,308,912.64/392,529.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,598.40

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