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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,314.80, 583,972.20 and 240,501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,314.80, 583,972.20 and 240,501.60 is: 360,752.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,314.80 : 583,972.20 = 240,501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,314.80/583,972.20 = 240,501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,314.80x = 583,972.20 × 240,501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,314.80x = 140,446,248,455.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,446,248,455.52/389,314.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,752.40

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