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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,584.32, 588,878.82 and 373,460.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,584.32, 588,878.82 and 373,460.04 is: 560,192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,584.32 : 588,878.82 = 373,460.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,584.32/588,878.82 = 373,460.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,584.32x = 588,878.82 × 373,460.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,584.32x = 219,922,707,672.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,922,707,672.35/392,584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560,192.29

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