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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,234.40, 658,851.60 and 172,906.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,234.40, 658,851.60 and 172,906.40 is: 259,359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,234.40 : 658,851.60 = 172,906.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,234.40/658,851.60 = 172,906.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,234.40x = 658,851.60 × 172,906.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,234.40x = 113,919,658,290.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,919,658,290.24/439,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259,359.60

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