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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,658.08, 611,806.14 and 259,067.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,658.08, 611,806.14 and 259,067.28 is: 387,852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,658.08 : 611,806.14 = 259,067.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,658.08/611,806.14 = 259,067.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,658.08x = 611,806.14 × 259,067.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,658.08x = 158,498,952,577.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,498,952,577.10/408,658.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,852.24

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