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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,008.98, 584,584.08 and 255,017.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,008.98, 584,584.08 and 255,017.38 is: 382,245.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,008.98 : 584,584.08 = 255,017.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,008.98/584,584.08 = 255,017.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,008.98x = 584,584.08 × 255,017.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,008.98x = 149,079,100,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,079,100,471.31/390,008.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382,245.30

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