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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,086.72, 607,320.96 and 238,882.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,086.72, 607,320.96 and 238,882.72 is: 329,658.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,086.72 : 607,320.96 = 238,882.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,086.72/607,320.96 = 238,882.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,086.72x = 607,320.96 × 238,882.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,086.72x = 145,078,482,837.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,078,482,837.81/440,086.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,658.85

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