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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,141.66, 608,669.37 and 259,839.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,141.66, 608,669.37 and 259,839.36 is: 358,515.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,141.66 : 608,669.37 = 259,839.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,141.66/608,669.37 = 259,839.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,141.66x = 608,669.37 × 259,839.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,141.66x = 158,156,259,552.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,156,259,552.40/441,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,515.81

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