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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,946.38, 588,533.38 and 275,143.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,946.38, 588,533.38 and 275,143.62 is: 412,094.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,946.38 : 588,533.38 = 275,143.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,946.38/588,533.38 = 275,143.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,946.38x = 588,533.38 × 275,143.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,946.38x = 161,931,204,664.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,931,204,664.04/392,946.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,094.91

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