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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,865.84, 609,853.92 and 260,566.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,865.84, 609,853.92 and 260,566.80 is: 359,628.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,865.84 : 609,853.92 = 260,566.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,865.84/609,853.92 = 260,566.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,865.84x = 609,853.92 × 260,566.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,865.84x = 158,907,684,401.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,907,684,401.86/441,865.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,628.81

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