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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,830.80, 586,246.20 and 250,862.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,830.80, 586,246.20 and 250,862.80 is: 376,294.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,830.80 : 586,246.20 = 250,862.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,830.80/586,246.20 = 250,862.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,830.80x = 586,246.20 × 250,862.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,830.80x = 147,067,363,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,067,363,221.36/390,830.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,294.20

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