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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,127.92, 607,283.10 and 258,773.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,127.92, 607,283.10 and 258,773.66 is: 357,052.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,127.92 : 607,283.10 = 258,773.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,127.92/607,283.10 = 258,773.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,127.92x = 607,283.10 × 258,773.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,127.92x = 157,148,870,443.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,148,870,443.15/440,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,052.72

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