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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,163.17, 607,416.04 and 238,959.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,163.17, 607,416.04 and 238,959.17 is: 329,758.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,163.17 : 607,416.04 = 238,959.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,163.17/607,416.04 = 238,959.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,163.17x = 607,416.04 × 238,959.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,163.17x = 145,147,634,580.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,147,634,580.33/440,163.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,758.70

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