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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,326.80, 583,990.20 and 256,357.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,326.80, 583,990.20 and 256,357.20 is: 384,535.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,326.80 : 583,990.20 = 256,357.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,326.80/583,990.20 = 256,357.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,326.80x = 583,990.20 × 256,357.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,326.80x = 149,710,092,499.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,710,092,499.44/389,326.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,535.80

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