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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,535.13, 607,926.67 and 259,257.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,535.13, 607,926.67 and 259,257.74 is: 357,768.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,535.13 : 607,926.67 = 259,257.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,535.13/607,926.67 = 259,257.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,535.13x = 607,926.67 × 259,257.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,535.13x = 157,609,694,549.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,609,694,549.93/440,535.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,768.73

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