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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,879.26, 608,469.66 and 259,608.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,879.26, 608,469.66 and 259,608.06 is: 358,292.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,879.26 : 608,469.66 = 259,608.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,879.26/608,469.66 = 259,608.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,879.26x = 608,469.66 × 259,608.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,879.26x = 157,963,628,731.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,963,628,731.61/440,879.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,292.26

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