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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,181, 607,449.78 and 238,977

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,181, 607,449.78 and 238,977 is: 329,788.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,181 : 607,449.78 = 238,977 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,181/607,449.78 = 238,977/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,181x = 607,449.78 × 238,977
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,181x = 145,166,526,075.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,166,526,075.06/440,181
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,788.26

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