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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,449.80, 606,445.39 and 258,169.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,449.80, 606,445.39 and 258,169.28 is: 356,276.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,449.80 : 606,445.39 = 258,169.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,449.80/606,445.39 = 258,169.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,449.80x = 606,445.39 × 258,169.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,449.80x = 156,565,566,017.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,565,566,017.97/439,449.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,276.34

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