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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,018.75, 607,225.89 and 238,814.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,018.75, 607,225.89 and 238,814.75 is: 329,564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,018.75 : 607,225.89 = 238,814.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,018.75/607,225.89 = 238,814.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,018.75x = 607,225.89 × 238,814.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,018.75x = 145,014,499,113.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,014,499,113.88/440,018.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,564.36

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