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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,402.27, 607,736.52 and 256,658.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,402.27, 607,736.52 and 256,658.22 is: 354,177.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,402.27 : 607,736.52 = 256,658.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,402.27/607,736.52 = 256,658.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,402.27x = 607,736.52 × 256,658.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,402.27x = 155,980,573,452.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,980,573,452.19/440,402.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,177.50

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