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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,605.06, 587,745.05 and 242,362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,605.06, 587,745.05 and 242,362.26 is: 362,825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,605.06 : 587,745.05 = 242,362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,605.06/587,745.05 = 242,362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,605.06x = 587,745.05 × 242,362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,605.06x = 142,447,218,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,447,218,621.81/392,605.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,825.73

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