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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,275.05, 612,904.83 and 260,420.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,275.05, 612,904.83 and 260,420.41 is: 359,266.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,275.05 : 612,904.83 = 260,420.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,275.05/612,904.83 = 260,420.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,275.05x = 612,904.83 × 260,420.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,275.05x = 159,612,928,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,612,928,538.16/444,275.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,266.02

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