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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,935.20, 584,902.80 and 254,632.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,935.20, 584,902.80 and 254,632.80 is: 381,949.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,935.20 : 584,902.80 = 254,632.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,935.20/584,902.80 = 254,632.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,935.20x = 584,902.80 × 254,632.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,935.20x = 148,935,437,691.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,935,437,691.84/389,935.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,949.20

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