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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,316.40, 658,974.60 and 262,023.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,316.40, 658,974.60 and 262,023.60 is: 393,035.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,316.40 : 658,974.60 = 262,023.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,316.40/658,974.60 = 262,023.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,316.40x = 658,974.60 × 262,023.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,316.40x = 172,666,897,000.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,666,897,000.56/439,316.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,035.40

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