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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,779.80, 587,808.90 and 235,121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,779.80, 587,808.90 and 235,121.40 is: 351,867.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,779.80 : 587,808.90 = 235,121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,779.80/587,808.90 = 235,121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,779.80x = 587,808.90 × 235,121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,779.80x = 138,206,451,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,206,451,500.46/392,779.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,867.51

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