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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,966.11, 609,884.51 and 260,636.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,966.11, 609,884.51 and 260,636.47 is: 359,661.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,966.11 : 609,884.51 = 260,636.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,966.11/609,884.51 = 260,636.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,966.11x = 609,884.51 × 260,636.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,966.11x = 158,958,142,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,958,142,966.19/441,966.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,661.39

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