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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,575.84, 606,732.93 and 258,409.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,575.84, 606,732.93 and 258,409.17 is: 356,674.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,575.84 : 606,732.93 = 258,409.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,575.84/606,732.93 = 258,409.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,575.84x = 606,732.93 × 258,409.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,575.84x = 156,785,352,852.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,785,352,852.97/439,575.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,674.18

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