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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,162.24, 607,414.75 and 238,958.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,162.24, 607,414.75 and 238,958.24 is: 329,757.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,162.24 : 607,414.75 = 238,958.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,162.24/607,414.75 = 238,958.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,162.24x = 607,414.75 × 238,958.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,162.24x = 145,146,755,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,146,755,975.57/440,162.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,757.40

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