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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,402.60, 584,103.90 and 264,986.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,402.60, 584,103.90 and 264,986.60 is: 397,479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,402.60 : 584,103.90 = 264,986.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,402.60/584,103.90 = 264,986.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,402.60x = 584,103.90 × 264,986.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,402.60x = 154,779,706,507.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,779,706,507.74/389,402.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,479.90

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