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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,144, 607,406.08 and 238,940

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,144, 607,406.08 and 238,940 is: 329,741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,144 : 607,406.08 = 238,940 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,144/607,406.08 = 238,940/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,144x = 607,406.08 × 238,940
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,144x = 145,133,608,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,133,608,755.20/440,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,741.20

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