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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,534.13, 607,925.29 and 259,256.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,534.13, 607,925.29 and 259,256.74 is: 357,767.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,534.13 : 607,925.29 = 259,256.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,534.13/607,925.29 = 259,256.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,534.13x = 607,925.29 × 259,256.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,534.13x = 157,608,728,306.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,608,728,306.97/440,534.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,767.35

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