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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,935.87, 609,851.84 and 258,191.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,935.87, 609,851.84 and 258,191.47 is: 356,292.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,935.87 : 609,851.84 = 258,191.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,935.87/609,851.84 = 258,191.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,935.87x = 609,851.84 × 258,191.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,935.87x = 157,458,544,238.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,458,544,238.37/441,935.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,292.74

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