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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,218.28, 658,856.08 and 250,627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,218.28, 658,856.08 and 250,627.75 is: 375,103.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,218.28 : 658,856.08 = 250,627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,218.28/658,856.08 = 250,627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,218.28x = 658,856.08 × 250,627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,218.28x = 165,127,616,904.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,127,616,904.22/440,218.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,103.95

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