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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,145.88, 607,401.92 and 238,941.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,145.88, 607,401.92 and 238,941.88 is: 329,740.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,145.88 : 607,401.92 = 238,941.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,145.88/607,401.92 = 238,941.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,145.88x = 607,401.92 × 238,941.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,145.88x = 145,133,756,680.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,133,756,680.41/440,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,740.12

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