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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,872.80, 584,809.20 and 256,903.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,872.80, 584,809.20 and 256,903.20 is: 385,354.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,872.80 : 584,809.20 = 256,903.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,872.80/584,809.20 = 256,903.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,872.80x = 584,809.20 × 256,903.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,872.80x = 150,239,354,869.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,239,354,869.44/389,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,354.80

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