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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,018.77, 608,632.45 and 259,851.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,018.77, 608,632.45 and 259,851.44 is: 358,610.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,018.77 : 608,632.45 = 259,851.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,018.77/608,632.45 = 259,851.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,018.77x = 608,632.45 × 259,851.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,018.77x = 158,154,019,435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,154,019,435.18/441,018.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,610.64

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