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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,356.03, 607,681 and 259,079.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,356.03, 607,681 and 259,079.62 is: 357,523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,356.03 : 607,681 = 259,079.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,356.03/607,681 = 259,079.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,356.03x = 607,681 × 259,079.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,356.03x = 157,437,762,561.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,437,762,561.22/440,356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,523.80

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