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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,024.92, 608,659.58 and 259,793.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,024.92, 608,659.58 and 259,793.88 is: 358,542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,024.92 : 608,659.58 = 259,793.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,024.92/608,659.58 = 259,793.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,024.92x = 608,659.58 × 259,793.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,024.92x = 158,126,033,887.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,126,033,887.37/441,024.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,542.17

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