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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,007.68, 608,603.04 and 259,731.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,007.68, 608,603.04 and 259,731.84 is: 358,437.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,007.68 : 608,603.04 = 259,731.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,007.68/608,603.04 = 259,731.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,007.68x = 608,603.04 × 259,731.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,007.68x = 158,073,587,408.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,073,587,408.79/441,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,437.27

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