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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,212.78, 607,485.18 and 258,944.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,212.78, 607,485.18 and 258,944.50 is: 357,338.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,212.78 : 607,485.18 = 258,944.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,212.78/607,485.18 = 258,944.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,212.78x = 607,485.18 × 258,944.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,212.78x = 157,304,946,192.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,304,946,192.51/440,212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,338.44

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