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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,263.62, 607,566.42 and 258,982.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,263.62, 607,566.42 and 258,982.92 is: 357,397.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,263.62 : 607,566.42 = 258,982.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,263.62/607,566.42 = 258,982.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,263.62x = 607,566.42 × 258,982.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,263.62x = 157,349,325,545.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,349,325,545.55/440,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,397.97

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