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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,315.60, 584,203.80 and 256,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,315.60, 584,203.80 and 256,579.60 is: 385,021.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,315.60 : 584,203.80 = 256,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,315.60/584,203.80 = 256,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,315.60x = 584,203.80 × 256,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,315.60x = 149,894,777,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,894,777,322.48/389,315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,021.25

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