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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,650.40, 657,975.60 and 261,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,650.40, 657,975.60 and 261,703.20 is: 392,554.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,650.40 : 657,975.60 = 261,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,650.40/657,975.60 = 261,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,650.40x = 657,975.60 × 261,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,650.40x = 172,194,320,041.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,194,320,041.92/438,650.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,554.80

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