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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,004.58, 605,813.88 and 257,713.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,004.58, 605,813.88 and 257,713.62 is: 355,637.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,004.58 : 605,813.88 = 257,713.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,004.58/605,813.88 = 257,713.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,004.58x = 605,813.88 × 257,713.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,004.58x = 156,126,488,061.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,126,488,061.05/439,004.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,637.49

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