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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,657.40, 588,986.10 and 251,998.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,657.40, 588,986.10 and 251,998.20 is: 377,997.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,657.40 : 588,986.10 = 251,998.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,657.40/588,986.10 = 251,998.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,657.40x = 588,986.10 × 251,998.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,657.40x = 148,423,437,025.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,423,437,025.02/392,657.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,997.30

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