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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,151.82, 611,477.40 and 261,838.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,151.82, 611,477.40 and 261,838.54 is: 361,294.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,151.82 : 611,477.40 = 261,838.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,151.82/611,477.40 = 261,838.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,151.82x = 611,477.40 × 261,838.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,151.82x = 160,108,349,659.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,108,349,659.00/443,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,294.58

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