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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,987.20, 583,480.80 and 256,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,987.20, 583,480.80 and 256,046.40 is: 384,069.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,987.20 : 583,480.80 = 256,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,987.20/583,480.80 = 256,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,987.20x = 583,480.80 × 256,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,987.20x = 149,398,158,309.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,398,158,309.12/388,987.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,069.60

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