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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,373.97, 607,717.25 and 259,092.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,373.97, 607,717.25 and 259,092.73 is: 357,548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,373.97 : 607,717.25 = 259,092.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,373.97/607,717.25 = 259,092.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,373.97x = 607,717.25 × 259,092.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,373.97x = 157,455,121,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,455,121,370.59/440,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,548.66

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