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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441,968.11, 609,887.26 and 260,638.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441,968.11, 609,887.26 and 260,638.47 is: 359,664.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441,968.11 : 609,887.26 = 260,638.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441,968.11/609,887.26 = 260,638.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441,968.11x = 609,887.26 × 260,638.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441,968.11x = 158,960,082,318.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,960,082,318.89/441,968.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,664.14

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