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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,368.20, 611,628.89 and 261,992.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,368.20, 611,628.89 and 261,992.37 is: 361,419.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,368.20 : 611,628.89 = 261,992.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,368.20/611,628.89 = 261,992.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,368.20x = 611,628.89 × 261,992.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,368.20x = 160,242,101,141.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,242,101,141.61/443,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,419.92

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