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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,150.13, 607,409.67 and 258,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,150.13, 607,409.67 and 258,869.70 is: 357,241.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,150.13 : 607,409.67 = 258,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,150.13/607,409.67 = 258,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,150.13x = 607,409.67 × 258,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,150.13x = 157,239,959,050.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,239,959,050.00/440,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,241.65

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