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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,021.84, 607,230.14 and 238,817.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,021.84, 607,230.14 and 238,817.84 is: 329,568.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,021.84 : 607,230.14 = 238,817.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,021.84/607,230.14 = 238,817.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,021.84x = 607,230.14 × 238,817.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,021.84x = 145,017,390,417.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,017,390,417.70/440,021.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,568.62

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