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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,725.72, 587,926.03 and 242,482.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,725.72, 587,926.03 and 242,482.92 is: 363,006.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,725.72 : 587,926.03 = 242,482.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,725.72/587,926.03 = 242,482.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,725.72x = 587,926.03 × 242,482.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,725.72x = 142,562,019,285.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,562,019,285.99/392,725.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,006.58

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