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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,139.02, 607,445.48 and 258,842.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,139.02, 607,445.48 and 258,842.18 is: 357,233.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,139.02 : 607,445.48 = 258,842.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,139.02/607,445.48 = 258,842.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,139.02x = 607,445.48 × 258,842.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,139.02x = 157,232,512,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,232,512,984.08/440,139.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,233.75

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