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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,396.08, 607,717.81 and 259,072.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,396.08, 607,717.81 and 259,072.97 is: 357,503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,396.08 : 607,717.81 = 259,072.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,396.08/607,717.81 = 259,072.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,396.08x = 607,717.81 × 259,072.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,396.08x = 157,443,256,663.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,443,256,663.23/440,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,503.77

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