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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,567.40, 609,442.55 and 260,268.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,567.40, 609,442.55 and 260,268.75 is: 359,217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,567.40 : 609,442.55 = 260,268.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,567.40/609,442.55 = 260,268.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,567.40x = 609,442.55 × 260,268.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,567.40x = 158,618,850,685.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,618,850,685.31/441,567.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,217.76

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