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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,332.40, 607,803 and 259,034.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,332.40, 607,803 and 259,034.96 is: 357,553.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,332.40 : 607,803 = 259,034.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,332.40/607,803 = 259,034.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,332.40x = 607,803 × 259,034.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,332.40x = 157,442,225,792.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,442,225,792.88/440,332.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,553.13

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