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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,033.77, 610,079.74 and 260,790.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,033.77, 610,079.74 and 260,790.02 is: 359,933.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,033.77 : 610,079.74 = 260,790.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,033.77/610,079.74 = 260,790.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,033.77x = 610,079.74 × 260,790.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,033.77x = 159,102,703,893.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,102,703,893.82/442,033.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,933.37

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