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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,026.92, 608,662.34 and 259,795.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,026.92, 608,662.34 and 259,795.88 is: 358,544.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,026.92 : 608,662.34 = 259,795.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,026.92/608,662.34 = 259,795.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,026.92x = 608,662.34 × 259,795.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,026.92x = 158,127,968,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,127,968,243.16/441,026.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,544.93

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