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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,345.60, 584,018.40 and 264,929.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,345.60, 584,018.40 and 264,929.60 is: 397,394.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,345.60 : 584,018.40 = 264,929.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,345.60/584,018.40 = 264,929.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,345.60x = 584,018.40 × 264,929.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,345.60x = 154,723,761,104.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,723,761,104.64/389,345.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,394.40

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