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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,474.39, 609,254.64 and 260,193.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,474.39, 609,254.64 and 260,193.96 is: 359,079.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,474.39 : 609,254.64 = 260,193.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,474.39/609,254.64 = 260,193.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,474.39x = 609,254.64 × 260,193.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,474.39x = 158,524,377,429.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,524,377,429.97/441,474.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,079.44

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