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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,747.28, 608,224.68 and 259,480.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,747.28, 608,224.68 and 259,480.08 is: 358,078.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,747.28 : 608,224.68 = 259,480.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,747.28/608,224.68 = 259,480.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,747.28x = 608,224.68 × 259,480.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,747.28x = 157,822,188,624.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,822,188,624.37/440,747.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,078.64

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