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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,267.05, 658,211.40 and 261,676.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,267.05, 658,211.40 and 261,676.98 is: 392,104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,267.05 : 658,211.40 = 261,676.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,267.05/658,211.40 = 261,676.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,267.05x = 658,211.40 × 261,676.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,267.05x = 172,238,771,353.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,238,771,353.57/439,267.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,104.92

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