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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,040.41, 608,541.90 and 259,686.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,040.41, 608,541.90 and 259,686.17 is: 358,311.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,040.41 : 608,541.90 = 259,686.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,040.41/608,541.90 = 259,686.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,040.41x = 608,541.90 × 259,686.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,040.41x = 158,029,912,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,029,912,252.81/441,040.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,311.64

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