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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459,425.92, 688,320.96 and 392,179.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459,425.92, 688,320.96 and 392,179.84 is: 587,571.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459,425.92 : 688,320.96 = 392,179.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459,425.92/688,320.96 = 392,179.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459,425.92x = 688,320.96 × 392,179.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459,425.92x = 269,945,603,961.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,945,603,961.45/459,425.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587,571.56

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