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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,050.64, 607,253.64 and 238,842.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,050.64, 607,253.64 and 238,842.32 is: 329,593.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,050.64 : 607,253.64 = 238,842.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,050.64/607,253.64 = 238,842.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,050.64x = 607,253.64 × 238,842.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,050.64x = 145,037,868,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,037,868,206.05/440,050.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,593.59

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