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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,660.59, 610,853.94 and 261,430.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,660.59, 610,853.94 and 261,430.92 is: 360,764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,660.59 : 610,853.94 = 261,430.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,660.59/610,853.94 = 261,430.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,660.59x = 610,853.94 × 261,430.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,660.59x = 159,696,107,519.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,696,107,519.83/442,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,764.23

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