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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437,625.70, 656,438.55 and 260,041.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437,625.70, 656,438.55 and 260,041.30 is: 390,061.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437,625.70 : 656,438.55 = 260,041.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437,625.70/656,438.55 = 260,041.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437,625.70x = 656,438.55 × 260,041.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437,625.70x = 170,701,133,912.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,701,133,912.12/437,625.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,061.95

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