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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,424.62, 609,160.16 and 260,144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,424.62, 609,160.16 and 260,144.19 is: 358,995.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,424.62 : 609,160.16 = 260,144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,424.62/609,160.16 = 260,144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,424.62x = 609,160.16 × 260,144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,424.62x = 158,469,477,053.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,469,477,053.83/441,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,995.56

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