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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,958.80, 583,954.05 and 256,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,958.80, 583,954.05 and 256,114.40 is: 383,525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,958.80 : 583,954.05 = 256,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,958.80/583,954.05 = 256,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,958.80x = 583,954.05 × 256,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,958.80x = 149,559,041,143.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,559,041,143.32/389,958.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,525.24

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