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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,600.80, 588,901.20 and 259,631.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,600.80, 588,901.20 and 259,631.20 is: 389,446.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,600.80 : 588,901.20 = 259,631.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,600.80/588,901.20 = 259,631.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,600.80x = 588,901.20 × 259,631.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,600.80x = 152,897,125,237.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,897,125,237.44/392,600.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,446.80

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