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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,362.42, 609,142.19 and 257,661.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,362.42, 609,142.19 and 257,661.24 is: 355,608.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,362.42 : 609,142.19 = 257,661.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,362.42/609,142.19 = 257,661.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,362.42x = 609,142.19 × 257,661.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,362.42x = 156,952,330,723.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,952,330,723.41/441,362.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,608.73

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