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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,484.39, 609,175.16 and 260,171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,484.39, 609,175.16 and 260,171.71 is: 358,993.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,484.39 : 609,175.16 = 260,171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,484.39/609,175.16 = 260,171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,484.39x = 609,175.16 × 260,171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,484.39x = 158,490,142,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,490,142,194.22/441,484.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,993.76

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