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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,163.72, 608,860.04 and 259,866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,163.72, 608,860.04 and 259,866.28 is: 358,647.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,163.72 : 608,860.04 = 259,866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,163.72/608,860.04 = 259,866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,163.72x = 608,860.04 × 259,866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,163.72x = 158,222,193,635.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,222,193,635.45/441,163.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,647.34

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