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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,131.16, 608,654.88 and 259,828.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,131.16, 608,654.88 and 259,828.86 is: 358,501.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,131.16 : 608,654.88 = 259,828.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,131.16/608,654.88 = 259,828.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,131.16x = 608,654.88 × 259,828.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,131.16x = 158,146,103,603.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,146,103,603.84/441,131.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,501.32

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