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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,640.62, 585,357.84 and 263,783.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,640.62, 585,357.84 and 263,783.70 is: 395,268.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,640.62 : 585,357.84 = 263,783.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,640.62/585,357.84 = 263,783.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,640.62x = 585,357.84 × 263,783.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,640.62x = 154,407,856,859.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,407,856,859.21/390,640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395,268.31

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