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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,492.85, 607,867.47 and 259,163.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,492.85, 607,867.47 and 259,163.15 is: 357,637.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,492.85 : 607,867.47 = 259,163.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,492.85/607,867.47 = 259,163.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,492.85x = 607,867.47 × 259,163.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,492.85x = 157,536,845,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,536,845,268.39/440,492.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,637.69

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