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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,241.24, 611,582.22 and 261,862.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,241.24, 611,582.22 and 261,862.26 is: 361,316.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,241.24 : 611,582.22 = 261,862.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,241.24/611,582.22 = 261,862.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,241.24x = 611,582.22 × 261,862.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,241.24x = 160,150,302,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,150,302,305.02/443,241.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,316.34

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