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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393,237.95, 588,588.26 and 203,436.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393,237.95, 588,588.26 and 203,436.95 is: 304,499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393,237.95 : 588,588.26 = 203,436.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393,237.95/588,588.26 = 203,436.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393,237.95x = 588,588.26 × 203,436.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393,237.95x = 119,740,596,460.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,740,596,460.08/393,237.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304,499.09

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