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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,633.17, 606,501.16 and 258,263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,633.17, 606,501.16 and 258,263.29 is: 356,290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,633.17 : 606,501.16 = 258,263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,633.17/606,501.16 = 258,263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,633.17x = 606,501.16 × 258,263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,633.17x = 156,636,981,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,636,981,308.13/439,633.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,290.18

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