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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,588.24, 588,122.04 and 234,940.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,588.24, 588,122.04 and 234,940.88 is: 351,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,588.24 : 588,122.04 = 234,940.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,588.24/588,122.04 = 234,940.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,588.24x = 588,122.04 × 234,940.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,588.24x = 138,173,909,625.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,173,909,625.00/392,588.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,956.31

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