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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,133.02, 608,598.63 and 259,734.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,133.02, 608,598.63 and 259,734.06 is: 358,335.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,133.02 : 608,598.63 = 259,734.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,133.02/608,598.63 = 259,734.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,133.02x = 608,598.63 × 259,734.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,133.02x = 158,073,793,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,073,793,080.34/441,133.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,335.89

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