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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,242.41, 607,536.96 and 239,038.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,242.41, 607,536.96 and 239,038.41 is: 329,874.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,242.41 : 607,536.96 = 239,038.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,242.41/607,536.96 = 239,038.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,242.41x = 607,536.96 × 239,038.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,242.41x = 145,224,668,934.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,224,668,934.63/440,242.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,874.33

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