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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,135.41, 608,660.74 and 259,833.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,135.41, 608,660.74 and 259,833.11 is: 358,507.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,135.41 : 608,660.74 = 259,833.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,135.41/608,660.74 = 259,833.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,135.41x = 608,660.74 × 259,833.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,135.41x = 158,150,213,009.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,150,213,009.10/441,135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,507.18

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