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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,700.60, 584,550.90 and 263,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,700.60, 584,550.90 and 263,729.40 is: 395,594.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,700.60 : 584,550.90 = 263,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,700.60/584,550.90 = 263,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,700.60x = 584,550.90 × 263,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,700.60x = 154,163,258,126.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,163,258,126.46/389,700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,594.10

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