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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,638.80, 584,458.20 and 256,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,638.80, 584,458.20 and 256,669.20 is: 385,003.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,638.80 : 584,458.20 = 256,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,638.80/584,458.20 = 256,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,638.80x = 584,458.20 × 256,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,638.80x = 150,012,418,627.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,012,418,627.44/389,638.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,003.80

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