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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,471.39, 609,250.50 and 260,190.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,471.39, 609,250.50 and 260,190.96 is: 359,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,471.39 : 609,250.50 = 260,190.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,471.39/609,250.50 = 260,190.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,471.39x = 609,250.50 × 260,190.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,471.39x = 158,521,472,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,521,472,475.48/441,471.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,075.30

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