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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,801.20, 658,852.92 and 262,450.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,801.20, 658,852.92 and 262,450.08 is: 393,168.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,801.20 : 658,852.92 = 262,450.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,801.20/658,852.92 = 262,450.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,801.20x = 658,852.92 × 262,450.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,801.20x = 172,916,001,562.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,916,001,562.23/439,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393,168.55

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