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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,373.24, 607,704.75 and 259,096.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,373.24, 607,704.75 and 259,096.86 is: 357,547.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,373.24 : 607,704.75 = 259,096.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,373.24/607,704.75 = 259,096.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,373.24x = 607,704.75 × 259,096.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,373.24x = 157,454,392,532.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,454,392,532.09/440,373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,547.59

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