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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442,835.68, 611,095.60 and 261,605.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442,835.68, 611,095.60 and 261,605.81 is: 361,005.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442,835.68 : 611,095.60 = 261,605.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442,835.68/611,095.60 = 261,605.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442,835.68x = 611,095.60 × 261,605.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442,835.68x = 159,866,156,369.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,866,156,369.96/442,835.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,005.59

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