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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 391,005.59, 586,089.20 and 256,018.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 391,005.59, 586,089.20 and 256,018.48 is: 383,753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    391,005.59 : 586,089.20 = 256,018.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    391,005.59/586,089.20 = 256,018.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    391,005.59x = 586,089.20 × 256,018.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    391,005.59x = 150,049,665,303.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,049,665,303.24/391,005.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383,753.25

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