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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,023.32, 608,638.74 and 259,856

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,023.32, 608,638.74 and 259,856 is: 358,616.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,023.32 : 608,638.74 = 259,856 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,023.32/608,638.74 = 259,856/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,023.32x = 608,638.74 × 259,856
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,023.32x = 158,158,428,421.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,158,428,421.44/441,023.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,616.93

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