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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,333.40, 607,804.38 and 259,035.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,333.40, 607,804.38 and 259,035.96 is: 357,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,333.40 : 607,804.38 = 259,035.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,333.40/607,804.38 = 259,035.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,333.40x = 607,804.38 × 259,035.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,333.40x = 157,443,191,065.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,443,191,065.51/440,333.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,554.51

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