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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,938.80, 584,908.20 and 249,970.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,938.80, 584,908.20 and 249,970.80 is: 374,956.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,938.80 : 584,908.20 = 249,970.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,938.80/584,908.20 = 249,970.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,938.80x = 584,908.20 × 249,970.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,938.80x = 146,209,970,680.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,209,970,680.56/389,938.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,956.20

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