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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,028.99, 607,240.40 and 238,824.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,028.99, 607,240.40 and 238,824.99 is: 329,578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,028.99 : 607,240.40 = 238,824.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,028.99/607,240.40 = 238,824.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,028.99x = 607,240.40 × 238,824.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,028.99x = 145,024,181,263.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,024,181,263.47/440,028.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,578.70

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