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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,427.80, 584,141.70 and 256,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,427.80, 584,141.70 and 256,458.20 is: 384,687.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,427.80 : 584,141.70 = 256,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,427.80/584,141.70 = 256,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,427.80x = 584,141.70 × 256,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,427.80x = 149,807,928,926.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,807,928,926.94/389,427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384,687.30

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