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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,954.64, 608,499.75 and 259,674.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,954.64, 608,499.75 and 259,674.21 is: 358,340.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,954.64 : 608,499.75 = 259,674.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,954.64/608,499.75 = 259,674.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,954.64x = 608,499.75 × 259,674.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,954.64x = 158,011,691,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,011,691,866.45/440,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,340.01

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