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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,656.12, 588,950.16 and 242,919.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,656.12, 588,950.16 and 242,919.52 is: 364,358.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,656.12 : 588,950.16 = 242,919.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,656.12/588,950.16 = 242,919.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,656.12x = 588,950.16 × 242,919.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,656.12x = 143,067,490,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,067,490,171.12/392,656.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,358.23

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