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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,811.51, 608,319.35 and 257,057.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,811.51, 608,319.35 and 257,057.49 is: 354,739.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,811.51 : 608,319.35 = 257,057.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,811.51/608,319.35 = 257,057.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,811.51x = 608,319.35 × 257,057.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,811.51x = 156,373,047,189.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,373,047,189.31/440,811.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,739.03

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