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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,174.16, 607,442.88 and 258,893.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,174.16, 607,442.88 and 258,893.76 is: 357,274.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,174.16 : 607,442.88 = 258,893.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,174.16/607,442.88 = 258,893.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,174.16x = 607,442.88 × 258,893.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,174.16x = 157,263,171,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,263,171,188.43/440,174.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,274.88

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