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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,221.60, 658,832.40 and 261,637.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,221.60, 658,832.40 and 261,637.20 is: 392,455.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,221.60 : 658,832.40 = 261,637.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,221.60/658,832.40 = 261,637.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,221.60x = 658,832.40 × 261,637.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,221.60x = 172,375,064,405.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,375,064,405.28/439,221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,455.80

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