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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,991.40, 659,987.10 and 260,365.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,991.40, 659,987.10 and 260,365.80 is: 390,548.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,991.40 : 659,987.10 = 260,365.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,991.40/659,987.10 = 260,365.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,991.40x = 659,987.10 × 260,365.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,991.40x = 171,838,069,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,838,069,281.18/439,991.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,548.70

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