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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,954.30, 583,947.30 and 256,109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,954.30, 583,947.30 and 256,109.90 is: 383,518.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,954.30 : 583,947.30 = 256,109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,954.30/583,947.30 = 256,109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,954.30x = 583,947.30 × 256,109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,954.30x = 149,554,684,608.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,554,684,608.27/389,954.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,518.49

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