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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,425.60, 584,138.40 and 265,009.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,425.60, 584,138.40 and 265,009.60 is: 397,514.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,425.60 : 584,138.40 = 265,009.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,425.60/584,138.40 = 265,009.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,425.60x = 584,138.40 × 265,009.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,425.60x = 154,802,283,728.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,802,283,728.64/389,425.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,514.40

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