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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,583.74, 609,465.33 and 260,285.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,583.74, 609,465.33 and 260,285.22 is: 359,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,583.74 : 609,465.33 = 260,285.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,583.74/609,465.33 = 260,285.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,583.74x = 609,465.33 × 260,285.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,583.74x = 158,634,817,501.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,634,817,501.42/441,583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,240.62

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