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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,503.50, 607,843.26 and 259,175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,503.50, 607,843.26 and 259,175.58 is: 357,631.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,503.50 : 607,843.26 = 259,175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,503.50/607,843.26 = 259,175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,503.50x = 607,843.26 × 259,175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,503.50x = 157,538,129,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,538,129,459.59/440,503.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,631.96

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