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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,131.52, 608,596.56 and 259,732.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,131.52, 608,596.56 and 259,732.56 is: 358,333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,131.52 : 608,596.56 = 259,732.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,131.52/608,596.56 = 259,732.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,131.52x = 608,596.56 × 259,732.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,131.52x = 158,072,342,535.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,072,342,535.99/441,131.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,333.82

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