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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,809.60, 583,444.80 and 256,070.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,809.60, 583,444.80 and 256,070.40 is: 384,257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,809.60 : 583,444.80 = 256,070.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,809.60/583,444.80 = 256,070.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,809.60x = 583,444.80 × 256,070.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,809.60x = 149,402,943,313.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,402,943,313.92/388,809.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,257.34

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