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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,259.40, 658,889.10 and 261,966.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,259.40, 658,889.10 and 261,966.60 is: 392,949.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,259.40 : 658,889.10 = 261,966.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,259.40/658,889.10 = 261,966.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,259.40x = 658,889.10 × 261,966.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,259.40x = 172,606,937,304.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,606,937,304.06/439,259.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,949.90

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