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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,429.16, 607,788.90 and 239,226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,429.16, 607,788.90 and 239,226.60 is: 330,130.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,429.16 : 607,788.90 = 239,226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,429.16/607,788.90 = 239,226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,429.16x = 607,788.90 × 239,226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,429.16x = 145,399,272,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,399,272,064.74/440,429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,130.89

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