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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,224.79, 608,687.98 and 259,849.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,224.79, 608,687.98 and 259,849.90 is: 358,473.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,224.79 : 608,687.98 = 259,849.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,224.79/608,687.98 = 259,849.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,224.79x = 608,687.98 × 259,849.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,224.79x = 158,167,507,041.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,167,507,041.14/441,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,473.75

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