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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,011.20, 607,215.72 and 238,807.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,011.20, 607,215.72 and 238,807.20 is: 329,554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,011.20 : 607,215.72 = 238,807.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,011.20/607,215.72 = 238,807.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,011.20x = 607,215.72 × 238,807.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,011.20x = 145,007,485,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,007,485,889.18/440,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,554.08

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