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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,471.87, 607,799.93 and 259,144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,471.87, 607,799.93 and 259,144.05 is: 357,588.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,471.87 : 607,799.93 = 259,144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,471.87/607,799.93 = 259,144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,471.87x = 607,799.93 × 259,144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,471.87x = 157,507,734,154.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,507,734,154.20/440,471.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,588.64

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