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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,165.52, 608,643.48 and 259,766.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,165.52, 608,643.48 and 259,766.56 is: 358,380.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,165.52 : 608,643.48 = 259,766.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,165.52/608,643.48 = 259,766.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,165.52x = 608,643.48 × 259,766.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,165.52x = 158,105,223,066.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,105,223,066.03/441,165.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,380.73

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