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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,134.16, 608,659.02 and 259,831.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,134.16, 608,659.02 and 259,831.86 is: 358,505.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,134.16 : 608,659.02 = 259,831.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,134.16/608,659.02 = 259,831.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,134.16x = 608,659.02 × 259,831.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,134.16x = 158,149,005,272.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,149,005,272.38/441,134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,505.46

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