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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,816.88, 609,731.67 and 260,635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,816.88, 609,731.67 and 260,635 is: 359,690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,816.88 : 609,731.67 = 260,635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,816.88/609,731.67 = 260,635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,816.88x = 609,731.67 × 260,635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,816.88x = 158,917,413,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,917,413,810.45/441,816.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,690.68

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