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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,659.40, 657,989.10 and 261,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,659.40, 657,989.10 and 261,712.20 is: 392,568.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,659.40 : 657,989.10 = 261,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,659.40/657,989.10 = 261,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,659.40x = 657,989.10 × 261,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,659.40x = 172,203,774,937.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,203,774,937.02/438,659.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,568.30

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