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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 392,991.92, 589,633.85 and 272,985.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 392,991.92, 589,633.85 and 272,985.64 is: 409,579.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    392,991.92 : 589,633.85 = 272,985.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    392,991.92/589,633.85 = 272,985.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    392,991.92x = 589,633.85 × 272,985.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    392,991.92x = 160,961,576,084.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,961,576,084.37/392,991.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409,579.86

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