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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,049.72, 607,269.78 and 238,845.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,049.72, 607,269.78 and 238,845.72 is: 329,607.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,049.72 : 607,269.78 = 238,845.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,049.72/607,269.78 = 238,845.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,049.72x = 607,269.78 × 238,845.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,049.72x = 145,043,787,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,043,787,838.34/440,049.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,607.73

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