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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,806.63, 589,468.25 and 215,438.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,806.63, 589,468.25 and 215,438.14 is: 323,298.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,806.63 : 589,468.25 = 215,438.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,806.63/589,468.25 = 215,438.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,806.63x = 589,468.25 × 215,438.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,806.63x = 126,993,943,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,993,943,369.06/392,806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323,298.88

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