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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,231.80, 583,847.70 and 256,262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,231.80, 583,847.70 and 256,262.20 is: 384,393.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,231.80 : 583,847.70 = 256,262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,231.80/583,847.70 = 256,262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,231.80x = 583,847.70 × 256,262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,231.80x = 149,618,096,066.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,618,096,066.94/389,231.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,393.30

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