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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,289.20, 657,621.60 and 261,704.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,289.20, 657,621.60 and 261,704.80 is: 391,775.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,289.20 : 657,621.60 = 261,704.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,289.20/657,621.60 = 261,704.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,289.20x = 657,621.60 × 261,704.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,289.20x = 172,102,729,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,102,729,303.68/439,289.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,775.46

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