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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,533.84, 609,233.40 and 260,302.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,533.84, 609,233.40 and 260,302.61 is: 359,168.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,533.84 : 609,233.40 = 260,302.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,533.84/609,233.40 = 260,302.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,533.84x = 609,233.40 × 260,302.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,533.84x = 158,585,045,642.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,585,045,642.26/441,533.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,168.50

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