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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,023.75, 607,232.79 and 238,819.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,023.75, 607,232.79 and 238,819.75 is: 329,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,023.75 : 607,232.79 = 238,819.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,023.75/607,232.79 = 238,819.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,023.75x = 607,232.79 × 238,819.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,023.75x = 145,019,183,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,019,183,099.60/440,023.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,571.26

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