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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,936.88, 608,475.27 and 259,656.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,936.88, 608,475.27 and 259,656.45 is: 358,315.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,936.88 : 608,475.27 = 259,656.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,936.88/608,475.27 = 259,656.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,936.88x = 608,475.27 × 259,656.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,936.88x = 157,994,528,520.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,994,528,520.99/440,936.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,315.52

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