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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,828.16, 608,345.28 and 259,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,828.16, 608,345.28 and 259,548 is: 358,177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,828.16 : 608,345.28 = 259,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,828.16/608,345.28 = 259,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,828.16x = 608,345.28 × 259,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,828.16x = 157,894,800,733.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,894,800,733.44/440,828.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,177.66

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