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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,593.80, 588,890.70 and 363,725.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,593.80, 588,890.70 and 363,725.40 is: 545,588.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,593.80 : 588,890.70 = 363,725.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,593.80/588,890.70 = 363,725.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,593.80x = 588,890.70 × 363,725.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,593.80x = 214,194,505,413.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,194,505,413.78/392,593.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545,588.10

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