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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,185.68, 607,460.04 and 238,982.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,185.68, 607,460.04 and 238,982.16 is: 329,797.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,185.68 : 607,460.04 = 238,982.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,185.68/607,460.04 = 238,982.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,185.68x = 607,460.04 × 238,982.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,185.68x = 145,172,112,472.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,172,112,472.89/440,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,797.44

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