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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,213.44, 610,178.04 and 260,911.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,213.44, 610,178.04 and 260,911.68 is: 360,012.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,213.44 : 610,178.04 = 260,911.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,213.44/610,178.04 = 260,911.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,213.44x = 610,178.04 × 260,911.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,213.44x = 159,202,577,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,202,577,515.51/442,213.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,012.98

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