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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,607.78, 609,498.24 and 260,308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,607.78, 609,498.24 and 260,308.96 is: 359,273.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,607.78 : 609,498.24 = 260,308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,607.78/609,498.24 = 260,308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,607.78x = 609,498.24 × 260,308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,607.78x = 158,657,852,976.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,657,852,976.23/441,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,273.23

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