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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,033.52, 610,079.40 and 260,789.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,033.52, 610,079.40 and 260,789.77 is: 359,933.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,033.52 : 610,079.40 = 260,789.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,033.52/610,079.40 = 260,789.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,033.52x = 610,079.40 × 260,789.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,033.52x = 159,102,462,053.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,102,462,053.39/442,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,933.03

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