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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,567.53, 609,442.72 and 260,268.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,567.53, 609,442.72 and 260,268.88 is: 359,217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,567.53 : 609,442.72 = 260,268.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,567.53/609,442.72 = 260,268.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,567.53x = 609,442.72 × 260,268.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,567.53x = 158,618,971,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,618,971,984.28/441,567.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,217.92

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