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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,541.30, 588,811.95 and 203,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,541.30, 588,811.95 and 203,001.30 is: 304,501.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,541.30 : 588,811.95 = 203,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,541.30/588,811.95 = 203,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,541.30x = 588,811.95 × 203,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,541.30x = 119,529,591,305.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,529,591,305.54/392,541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,501.95

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