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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,014.75, 607,220.40 and 238,810.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,014.75, 607,220.40 and 238,810.75 is: 329,558.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,014.75 : 607,220.40 = 238,810.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,014.75/607,220.40 = 238,810.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,014.75x = 607,220.40 × 238,810.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,014.75x = 145,010,759,139.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,010,759,139.30/440,014.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,558.86

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