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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,787.16, 609,657.54 and 260,506.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,787.16, 609,657.54 and 260,506.73 is: 359,494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,787.16 : 609,657.54 = 260,506.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,787.16/609,657.54 = 260,506.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,787.16x = 609,657.54 × 260,506.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,787.16x = 158,819,892,712.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,819,892,712.49/441,787.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,494.13

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