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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,814.76, 609,675.32 and 260,517.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,814.76, 609,675.32 and 260,517.92 is: 359,497.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,814.76 : 609,675.32 = 260,517.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,814.76/609,675.32 = 260,517.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,814.76x = 609,675.32 × 260,517.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,814.76x = 158,831,346,241.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,831,346,241.73/441,814.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,497.60

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