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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,961.30, 583,957.80 and 256,116.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,961.30, 583,957.80 and 256,116.90 is: 383,528.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,961.30 : 583,957.80 = 256,116.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,961.30/583,957.80 = 256,116.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,961.30x = 583,957.80 × 256,116.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,961.30x = 149,561,461,466.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,561,461,466.82/389,961.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,528.98

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