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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,620.84, 606,681 and 258,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,620.84, 606,681 and 258,336.84 is: 356,507.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,620.84 : 606,681 = 258,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,620.84/606,681 = 258,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,620.84x = 606,681 × 258,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,620.84x = 156,728,052,428.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,728,052,428.04/439,620.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,507.33

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