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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,534.95, 607,926.41 and 259,257.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,534.95, 607,926.41 and 259,257.55 is: 357,768.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,534.95 : 607,926.41 = 259,257.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,534.95/607,926.41 = 259,257.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,534.95x = 607,926.41 × 259,257.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,534.95x = 157,609,511,636.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,609,511,636.90/440,534.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,768.46

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