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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,953.80, 583,946.55 and 256,109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,953.80, 583,946.55 and 256,109.40 is: 383,517.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,953.80 : 583,946.55 = 256,109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,953.80/583,946.55 = 256,109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,953.80x = 583,946.55 × 256,109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,953.80x = 149,554,200,552.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,554,200,552.57/389,953.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,517.74

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