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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,124.92, 607,278.96 and 258,770.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,124.92, 607,278.96 and 258,770.66 is: 357,048.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,124.92 : 607,278.96 = 258,770.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,124.92/607,278.96 = 258,770.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,124.92x = 607,278.96 × 258,770.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,124.92x = 157,145,977,283.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,145,977,283.31/440,124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,048.58

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