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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,883.54, 608,475.57 and 259,612.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,883.54, 608,475.57 and 259,612.34 is: 358,298.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,883.54 : 608,475.57 = 259,612.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,883.54/608,475.57 = 259,612.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,883.54x = 608,475.57 × 259,612.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,883.54x = 157,967,766,560.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,967,766,560.53/440,883.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,298.17

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