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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,871.80, 584,807.70 and 256,902.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,871.80, 584,807.70 and 256,902.20 is: 385,353.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,871.80 : 584,807.70 = 256,902.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,871.80/584,807.70 = 256,902.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,871.80x = 584,807.70 × 256,902.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,871.80x = 150,238,384,706.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,238,384,706.94/389,871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,353.30

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