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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,493.28, 660,717.24 and 258,225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,493.28, 660,717.24 and 258,225.27 is: 387,324.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,493.28 : 660,717.24 = 258,225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,493.28/660,717.24 = 258,225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,493.28x = 660,717.24 × 258,225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,493.28x = 170,613,887,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,613,887,692.66/440,493.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,324.61

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