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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,367.51, 656,258.62 and 260,224.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,367.51, 656,258.62 and 260,224.47 is: 390,460.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,367.51 : 656,258.62 = 260,224.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,367.51/656,258.62 = 260,224.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,367.51x = 656,258.62 × 260,224.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,367.51x = 170,774,547,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,774,547,640.58/437,367.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,460.07

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