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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,004.40, 658,506.60 and 261,711.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,004.40, 658,506.60 and 261,711.60 is: 392,567.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,004.40 : 658,506.60 = 261,711.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,004.40/658,506.60 = 261,711.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,004.40x = 658,506.60 × 261,711.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,004.40x = 172,338,815,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,338,815,896.56/439,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,567.40

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