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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,312.42, 607,631.28 and 239,108.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,312.42, 607,631.28 and 239,108.42 is: 329,969.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,312.42 : 607,631.28 = 239,108.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,312.42/607,631.28 = 239,108.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,312.42x = 607,631.28 × 239,108.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,312.42x = 145,289,755,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,289,755,303.38/440,312.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,969.70

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