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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,045.14, 607,246.05 and 238,836.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,045.14, 607,246.05 and 238,836.82 is: 329,586.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,045.14 : 607,246.05 = 238,836.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,045.14/607,246.05 = 238,836.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,045.14x = 607,246.05 × 238,836.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,045.14x = 145,032,715,539.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,032,715,539.56/440,045.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,586.00

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