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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444,795, 613,792.76 and 261,008.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444,795, 613,792.76 and 261,008.92 is: 360,178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444,795 : 613,792.76 = 261,008.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444,795/613,792.76 = 261,008.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444,795x = 613,792.76 × 261,008.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444,795x = 160,205,385,391.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,205,385,391.42/444,795
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,178.03

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