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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,245.80, 583,868.70 and 256,276.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,245.80, 583,868.70 and 256,276.20 is: 384,414.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,245.80 : 583,868.70 = 256,276.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,245.80/583,868.70 = 256,276.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,245.80x = 583,868.70 × 256,276.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,245.80x = 149,631,651,734.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,631,651,734.94/389,245.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,414.30

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