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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,738.14, 606,853.53 and 258,447.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,738.14, 606,853.53 and 258,447.45 is: 356,666.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,738.14 : 606,853.53 = 258,447.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,738.14/606,853.53 = 258,447.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,738.14x = 606,853.53 × 258,447.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,738.14x = 156,839,747,352.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,839,747,352.00/439,738.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,666.24

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