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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,135.02, 608,601.39 and 259,736.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,135.02, 608,601.39 and 259,736.06 is: 358,338.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,135.02 : 608,601.39 = 259,736.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,135.02/608,601.39 = 259,736.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,135.02x = 608,601.39 × 259,736.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,135.02x = 158,075,727,149.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,075,727,149.12/441,135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,338.65

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