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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,457.92, 606,456.64 and 258,177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,457.92, 606,456.64 and 258,177.44 is: 356,287.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,457.92 : 606,456.64 = 258,177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,457.92/606,456.64 = 258,177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,457.92x = 606,456.64 × 258,177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,457.92x = 156,573,422,786.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,573,422,786.20/439,457.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,287.63

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