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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,317.60, 584,206.80 and 256,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,317.60, 584,206.80 and 256,581.60 is: 385,024.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,317.60 : 584,206.80 = 256,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,317.60/584,206.80 = 256,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,317.60x = 584,206.80 × 256,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,317.60x = 149,896,715,474.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,896,715,474.88/389,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,024.25

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