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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,224.42, 608,687.46 and 259,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,224.42, 608,687.46 and 259,849.52 is: 358,473.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,224.42 : 608,687.46 = 259,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,224.42/608,687.46 = 259,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,224.42x = 608,687.46 × 259,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,224.42x = 158,167,143,550.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,167,143,550.16/441,224.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,473.24

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