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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,333.88, 607,660.75 and 239,129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,333.88, 607,660.75 and 239,129.88 is: 329,999.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,333.88 : 607,660.75 = 239,129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,333.88/607,660.75 = 239,129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,333.88x = 607,660.75 × 239,129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,333.88x = 145,309,842,228.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,309,842,228.21/440,333.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,999.23

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