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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,009.08, 610,045.68 and 260,765.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,009.08, 610,045.68 and 260,765.36 is: 359,899.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,009.08 : 610,045.68 = 260,765.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,009.08/610,045.68 = 260,765.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,009.08x = 610,045.68 × 260,765.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,009.08x = 159,078,781,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,078,781,361.65/442,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,899.35

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