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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,945.88, 588,532.63 and 275,143.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,945.88, 588,532.63 and 275,143.13 is: 412,094.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,945.88 : 588,532.63 = 275,143.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,945.88/588,532.63 = 275,143.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,945.88x = 588,532.63 × 275,143.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,945.88x = 161,930,709,925.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,930,709,925.33/392,945.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,094.18

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