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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,235.40, 658,853.10 and 261,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,235.40, 658,853.10 and 261,942.60 is: 392,913.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,235.40 : 658,853.10 = 261,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,235.40/658,853.10 = 261,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,235.40x = 658,853.10 × 261,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,235.40x = 172,581,694,032.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,581,694,032.06/439,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,913.90

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