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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,230.60, 658,845.90 and 261,646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,230.60, 658,845.90 and 261,646.20 is: 392,469.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,230.60 : 658,845.90 = 261,646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,230.60/658,845.90 = 261,646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,230.60x = 658,845.90 × 261,646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,230.60x = 172,384,526,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,384,526,120.58/439,230.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,469.30

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