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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,462.92, 606,463.50 and 258,182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,462.92, 606,463.50 and 258,182.40 is: 356,294.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,462.92 : 606,463.50 = 258,182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,462.92/606,463.50 = 258,182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,462.92x = 606,463.50 × 258,182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,462.92x = 156,578,201,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,578,201,942.40/439,462.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,294.46

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