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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,194.50, 607,468.41 and 238,990.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,194.50, 607,468.41 and 238,990.50 is: 329,806.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,194.50 : 607,468.41 = 238,990.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,194.50/607,468.41 = 238,990.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,194.50x = 607,468.41 × 238,990.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,194.50x = 145,179,179,040.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,179,179,040.11/440,194.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,806.89

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