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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,007.71, 608,516.87 and 259,755.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,007.71, 608,516.87 and 259,755.73 is: 358,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,007.71 : 608,516.87 = 259,755.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,007.71/608,516.87 = 259,755.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,007.71x = 608,516.87 × 259,755.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,007.71x = 158,065,740,964.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,065,740,964.09/441,007.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,419.45

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