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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,601.77, 606,654.72 and 258,317.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,601.77, 606,654.72 and 258,317.69 is: 356,480.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,601.77 : 606,654.72 = 258,317.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,601.77/606,654.72 = 258,317.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,601.77x = 606,654.72 × 258,317.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,601.77x = 156,709,645,898.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,709,645,898.00/439,601.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,480.93

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