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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 607,299.52, 838,320.36 and 392,457.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 607,299.52, 838,320.36 and 392,457.28 is: 541,750.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    607,299.52 : 838,320.36 = 392,457.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    607,299.52/838,320.36 = 392,457.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    607,299.52x = 838,320.36 × 392,457.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    607,299.52x = 329,004,928,254.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,004,928,254.22/607,299.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541,750.68

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