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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,342.22, 609,097.11 and 260,112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,342.22, 609,097.11 and 260,112.55 is: 358,981.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,342.22 : 609,097.11 = 260,112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,342.22/609,097.11 = 260,112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,342.22x = 609,097.11 × 260,112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,342.22x = 158,433,802,479.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,433,802,479.73/441,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,981.75

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