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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,012.42, 608,579.19 and 259,731.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,012.42, 608,579.19 and 259,731.90 is: 358,419.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,012.42 : 608,579.19 = 259,731.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,012.42/608,579.19 = 259,731.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,012.42x = 608,579.19 × 259,731.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,012.42x = 158,067,429,319.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,067,429,319.16/441,012.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,419.45

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