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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,439.60, 584,159.40 and 265,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,439.60, 584,159.40 and 265,023.60 is: 397,535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,439.60 : 584,159.40 = 265,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,439.60/584,159.40 = 265,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,439.60x = 584,159.40 × 265,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,439.60x = 154,816,027,161.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,816,027,161.84/389,439.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,535.40

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