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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394,879.20, 592,318.80 and 368,440.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394,879.20, 592,318.80 and 368,440.80 is: 552,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394,879.20 : 592,318.80 = 368,440.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394,879.20/592,318.80 = 368,440.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394,879.20x = 592,318.80 × 368,440.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394,879.20x = 218,234,412,527.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,234,412,527.04/394,879.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552,661.20

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