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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,052.52, 608,679.02 and 259,885.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,052.52, 608,679.02 and 259,885.28 is: 358,657.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,052.52 : 608,679.02 = 259,885.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,052.52/608,679.02 = 259,885.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,052.52x = 608,679.02 × 259,885.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,052.52x = 158,186,719,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,186,719,714.24/441,052.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,657.34

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