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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,151.62, 607,411.76 and 258,871.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,151.62, 607,411.76 and 258,871.19 is: 357,243.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,151.62 : 607,411.76 = 258,871.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,151.62/607,411.76 = 258,871.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,151.62x = 607,411.76 × 258,871.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,151.62x = 157,241,400,799.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,241,400,799.78/440,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,243.72

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