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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,007.58, 605,818.02 and 257,716.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,007.58, 605,818.02 and 257,716.62 is: 355,641.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,007.58 : 605,818.02 = 257,716.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,007.58/605,818.02 = 257,716.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,007.58x = 605,818.02 × 257,716.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,007.58x = 156,129,372,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,129,372,449.49/439,007.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,641.63

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