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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,551.20, 588,826.80 and 329,565.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,551.20, 588,826.80 and 329,565.60 is: 494,348.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,551.20 : 588,826.80 = 329,565.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,551.20/588,826.80 = 329,565.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,551.20x = 588,826.80 × 329,565.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,551.20x = 194,057,057,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,057,057,638.08/392,551.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494,348.40

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