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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,631.24, 589,121.82 and 205,599

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,631.24, 589,121.82 and 205,599 is: 308,490.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,631.24 : 589,121.82 = 205,599 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,631.24/589,121.82 = 205,599/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,631.24x = 589,121.82 × 205,599
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,631.24x = 121,122,857,070.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,122,857,070.18/392,631.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308,490.12

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