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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,937.20, 584,905.80 and 254,634.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,937.20, 584,905.80 and 254,634.80 is: 381,952.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,937.20 : 584,905.80 = 254,634.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,937.20/584,905.80 = 254,634.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,937.20x = 584,905.80 × 254,634.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,937.20x = 148,937,371,401.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,937,371,401.84/389,937.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,952.20

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