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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,907.60, 588,486.60 and 340,419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,907.60, 588,486.60 and 340,419.60 is: 509,871.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,907.60 : 588,486.60 = 340,419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,907.60/588,486.60 = 340,419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,907.60x = 588,486.60 × 340,419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,907.60x = 200,332,372,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,332,372,977.36/392,907.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509,871.46

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