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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,833.22, 588,087.27 and 242,590.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,833.22, 588,087.27 and 242,590.50 is: 363,167.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,833.22 : 588,087.27 = 242,590.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,833.22/588,087.27 = 242,590.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,833.22x = 588,087.27 × 242,590.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,833.22x = 142,664,384,872.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,664,384,872.94/392,833.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,167.83

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