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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,271.23, 612,899.52 and 260,416.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,271.23, 612,899.52 and 260,416.59 is: 359,260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,271.23 : 612,899.52 = 260,416.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,271.23/612,899.52 = 260,416.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,271.23x = 612,899.52 × 260,416.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,271.23x = 159,609,203,011.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,609,203,011.04/444,271.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,260.72

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