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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,823.40, 658,235.10 and 261,530.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,823.40, 658,235.10 and 261,530.60 is: 392,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,823.40 : 658,235.10 = 261,530.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,823.40/658,235.10 = 261,530.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,823.40x = 658,235.10 × 261,530.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,823.40x = 172,148,620,644.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,148,620,644.06/438,823.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,295.90

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