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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,585.70, 655,066.35 and 260,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,585.70, 655,066.35 and 260,001.30 is: 389,222.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,585.70 : 655,066.35 = 260,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,585.70/655,066.35 = 260,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,585.70x = 655,066.35 × 260,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,585.70x = 170,318,102,586.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,318,102,586.26/437,585.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,222.28

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