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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,710.48, 661,729.80 and 261,255.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,710.48, 661,729.80 and 261,255.44 is: 391,388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,710.48 : 661,729.80 = 261,255.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,710.48/661,729.80 = 261,255.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,710.48x = 661,729.80 × 261,255.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,710.48x = 172,880,510,060.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,880,510,060.11/441,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391,388.74

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