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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,333.63, 607,660.40 and 239,129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,333.63, 607,660.40 and 239,129.63 is: 329,998.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,333.63 : 607,660.40 = 239,129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,333.63/607,660.40 = 239,129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,333.63x = 607,660.40 × 239,129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,333.63x = 145,309,604,177.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,309,604,177.17/440,333.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,998.88

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