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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,803.60, 583,435.80 and 256,064.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,803.60, 583,435.80 and 256,064.40 is: 384,248.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,803.60 : 583,435.80 = 256,064.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,803.60/583,435.80 = 256,064.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,803.60x = 583,435.80 × 256,064.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,803.60x = 149,397,138,065.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,397,138,065.52/388,803.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,248.34

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