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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,924.75, 607,089.68 and 258,657.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,924.75, 607,089.68 and 258,657.07 is: 356,942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,924.75 : 607,089.68 = 258,657.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,924.75/607,089.68 = 258,657.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,924.75x = 607,089.68 × 258,657.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,924.75x = 157,028,036,562.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,028,036,562.75/439,924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,942.95

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