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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,865.83, 609,844.11 and 260,597.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,865.83, 609,844.11 and 260,597.70 is: 359,665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,865.83 : 609,844.11 = 260,597.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,865.83/609,844.11 = 260,597.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,865.83x = 609,844.11 × 260,597.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,865.83x = 158,923,972,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,923,972,424.55/441,865.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,665.68

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