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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,942.40, 584,913.60 and 263,971.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,942.40, 584,913.60 and 263,971.20 is: 395,956.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,942.40 : 584,913.60 = 263,971.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,942.40/584,913.60 = 263,971.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,942.40x = 584,913.60 × 263,971.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,942.40x = 154,400,344,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,400,344,888.32/389,942.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,956.80

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