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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,569.28, 609,445.13 and 260,270.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,569.28, 609,445.13 and 260,270.63 is: 359,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,569.28 : 609,445.13 = 260,270.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,569.28/609,445.13 = 260,270.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,569.28x = 609,445.13 × 260,270.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,569.28x = 158,620,667,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,620,667,935.53/441,569.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,220.34

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