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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,241.52, 606,160.02 and 257,957.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,241.52, 606,160.02 and 257,957.28 is: 355,984.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,241.52 : 606,160.02 = 257,957.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,241.52/606,160.02 = 257,957.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,241.52x = 606,160.02 × 257,957.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,241.52x = 156,363,390,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,363,390,003.95/439,241.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,984.99

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