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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,485.39, 609,176.54 and 260,172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,485.39, 609,176.54 and 260,172.71 is: 358,995.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,485.39 : 609,176.54 = 260,172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,485.39/609,176.54 = 260,172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,485.39x = 609,176.54 × 260,172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,485.39x = 158,491,111,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,491,111,280.22/441,485.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,995.14

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