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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,357.03, 607,682.38 and 259,080.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,357.03, 607,682.38 and 259,080.62 is: 357,525.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,357.03 : 607,682.38 = 259,080.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,357.03/607,682.38 = 259,080.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,357.03x = 607,682.38 × 259,080.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,357.03x = 157,438,727,773.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,438,727,773.48/440,357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,525.18

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