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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,938.20, 584,907.30 and 254,635.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,938.20, 584,907.30 and 254,635.80 is: 381,953.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,938.20 : 584,907.30 = 254,635.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,938.20/584,907.30 = 254,635.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,938.20x = 584,907.30 × 254,635.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,938.20x = 148,938,338,261.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,938,338,261.34/389,938.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,953.70

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