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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395,316.52, 592,230.74 and 195,402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395,316.52, 592,230.74 and 195,402.88 is: 292,736.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395,316.52 : 592,230.74 = 195,402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395,316.52/592,230.74 = 195,402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395,316.52x = 592,230.74 × 195,402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395,316.52x = 115,723,592,220.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,723,592,220.53/395,316.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292,736.54

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