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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,494.28, 660,718.74 and 258,226.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,494.28, 660,718.74 and 258,226.27 is: 387,326.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,494.28 : 660,718.74 = 258,226.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,494.28/660,718.74 = 258,226.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,494.28x = 660,718.74 × 258,226.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,494.28x = 170,614,935,749.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,614,935,749.30/440,494.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387,326.11

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