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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,827.16, 609,615.63 and 260,524.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,827.16, 609,615.63 and 260,524.86 is: 359,461.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,827.16 : 609,615.63 = 260,524.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,827.16/609,615.63 = 260,524.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,827.16x = 609,615.63 × 260,524.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,827.16x = 158,820,026,659.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,820,026,659.56/441,827.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,461.89

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