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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,612.20, 658,106.10 and 262,027.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,612.20, 658,106.10 and 262,027.80 is: 392,259.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,612.20 : 658,106.10 = 262,027.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,612.20/658,106.10 = 262,027.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,612.20x = 658,106.10 × 262,027.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,612.20x = 172,442,093,549.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,442,093,549.58/439,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,259.57

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