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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,621.63, 606,684.74 and 258,357.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,621.63, 606,684.74 and 258,357.60 is: 356,537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,621.63 : 606,684.74 = 258,357.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,621.63/606,684.74 = 258,357.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,621.63x = 606,684.74 × 258,357.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,621.63x = 156,741,612,091.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,741,612,091.24/439,621.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,537.54

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