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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,483.26, 609,173.61 and 260,170.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,483.26, 609,173.61 and 260,170.58 is: 358,992.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,483.26 : 609,173.61 = 260,170.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,483.26/609,173.61 = 260,170.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,483.26x = 609,173.61 × 260,170.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,483.26x = 158,489,053,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,489,053,445.15/441,483.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,992.21

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