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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,004.72, 607,206.75 and 238,800.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,004.72, 607,206.75 and 238,800.72 is: 329,545.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,004.72 : 607,206.75 = 238,800.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,004.72/607,206.75 = 238,800.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,004.72x = 607,206.75 × 238,800.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,004.72x = 145,001,409,088.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,001,409,088.86/440,004.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,545.12

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