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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,602.06, 587,740.55 and 242,359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,602.06, 587,740.55 and 242,359.26 is: 362,821.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,602.06 : 587,740.55 = 242,359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,602.06/587,740.55 = 242,359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,602.06x = 587,740.55 × 242,359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,602.06x = 142,444,364,769.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,444,364,769.99/392,602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,821.24

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