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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,280.40, 658,920.60 and 261,987.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,280.40, 658,920.60 and 261,987.60 is: 392,981.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,280.40 : 658,920.60 = 261,987.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,280.40/658,920.60 = 261,987.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,280.40x = 658,920.60 × 261,987.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,280.40x = 172,629,026,584.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,629,026,584.56/439,280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,981.40

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