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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,758.05, 587,776.28 and 235,099.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,758.05, 587,776.28 and 235,099.65 is: 351,834.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,758.05 : 587,776.28 = 235,099.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,758.05/587,776.28 = 235,099.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,758.05x = 587,776.28 × 235,099.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,758.05x = 138,185,996,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,185,996,530.80/392,758.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,834.92

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