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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438,915.93, 658,275.25 and 261,473.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438,915.93, 658,275.25 and 261,473.37 is: 392,151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438,915.93 : 658,275.25 = 261,473.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438,915.93/658,275.25 = 261,473.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438,915.93x = 658,275.25 × 261,473.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438,915.93x = 172,121,448,005.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,121,448,005.09/438,915.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,151.29

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