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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,812.56, 608,320.76 and 257,058.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,812.56, 608,320.76 and 257,058.53 is: 354,740.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,812.56 : 608,320.76 = 257,058.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,812.56/608,320.76 = 257,058.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,812.56x = 608,320.76 × 257,058.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,812.56x = 156,374,036,007.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,374,036,007.19/440,812.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354,740.43

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