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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,166.48, 607,420.32 and 238,962.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,166.48, 607,420.32 and 238,962.48 is: 329,763.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,166.48 : 607,420.32 = 238,962.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,166.48/607,420.32 = 238,962.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,166.48x = 607,420.32 × 238,962.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,166.48x = 145,150,666,069.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,150,666,069.59/440,166.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,763.11

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