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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,056.09, 608,563.71 and 259,701.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,056.09, 608,563.71 and 259,701.86 is: 358,333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,056.09 : 608,563.71 = 259,701.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,056.09/608,563.71 = 259,701.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,056.09x = 608,563.71 × 259,701.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,056.09x = 158,045,127,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,045,127,415.50/441,056.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,333.40

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