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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,228.20, 657,530.10 and 261,643.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,228.20, 657,530.10 and 261,643.80 is: 391,684.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,228.20 : 657,530.10 = 261,643.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,228.20/657,530.10 = 261,643.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,228.20x = 657,530.10 × 261,643.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,228.20x = 172,038,673,978.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,038,673,978.38/439,228.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,684.04

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