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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,333.11, 661,164.48 and 260,878.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,333.11, 661,164.48 and 260,878.27 is: 390,823.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,333.11 : 661,164.48 = 260,878.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,333.11/661,164.48 = 260,878.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,333.11x = 661,164.48 × 260,878.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,333.11x = 172,483,445,727.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,483,445,727.85/441,333.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,823.72

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