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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,896.22, 588,639.69 and 238,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,896.22, 588,639.69 and 238,741.82 is: 357,684.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,896.22 : 588,639.69 = 238,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,896.22/588,639.69 = 238,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,896.22x = 588,639.69 × 238,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,896.22x = 140,532,910,914.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,532,910,914.84/392,896.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,684.56

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