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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,926.54, 608,460.89 and 259,646.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,926.54, 608,460.89 and 259,646.11 is: 358,301.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,926.54 : 608,460.89 = 259,646.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,926.54/608,460.89 = 259,646.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,926.54x = 608,460.89 × 259,646.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,926.54x = 157,984,500,356.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,984,500,356.26/440,926.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,301.18

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