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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,882.56, 605,645.52 and 260,034.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,882.56, 605,645.52 and 260,034.56 is: 358,840.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,882.56 : 605,645.52 = 260,034.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,882.56/605,645.52 = 260,034.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,882.56x = 605,645.52 × 260,034.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,882.56x = 157,488,766,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,488,766,309.17/438,882.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,840.34

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