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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,902.60, 583,008.30 and 255,846.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,902.60, 583,008.30 and 255,846.60 is: 383,542.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,902.60 : 583,008.30 = 255,846.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,902.60/583,008.30 = 255,846.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,902.60x = 583,008.30 × 255,846.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,902.60x = 149,160,691,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,160,691,326.78/388,902.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,542.54

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