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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,741.14, 606,857.67 and 258,450.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,741.14, 606,857.67 and 258,450.45 is: 356,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,741.14 : 606,857.67 = 258,450.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,741.14/606,857.67 = 258,450.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,741.14x = 606,857.67 × 258,450.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,741.14x = 156,842,637,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,842,637,897.45/439,741.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,670.38

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