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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,002.75, 607,203.81 and 238,798.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,002.75, 607,203.81 and 238,798.75 is: 329,542.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,002.75 : 607,203.81 = 238,798.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,002.75/607,203.81 = 238,798.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,002.75x = 607,203.81 × 238,798.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,002.75x = 144,999,510,823.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,999,510,823.24/440,002.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,542.28

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