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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,047.64, 607,249.50 and 238,839.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,047.64, 607,249.50 and 238,839.32 is: 329,589.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,047.64 : 607,249.50 = 238,839.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,047.64/607,249.50 = 238,839.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,047.64x = 607,249.50 × 238,839.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,047.64x = 145,035,057,650.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,035,057,650.34/440,047.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,589.45

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