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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,920.80, 584,881.20 and 256,951.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,920.80, 584,881.20 and 256,951.20 is: 385,426.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,920.80 : 584,881.20 = 256,951.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,920.80/584,881.20 = 256,951.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,920.80x = 584,881.20 × 256,951.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,920.80x = 150,285,926,197.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,285,926,197.44/389,920.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385,426.80

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