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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,466.52, 607,827.55 and 239,258.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,466.52, 607,827.55 and 239,258.20 is: 330,167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,466.52 : 607,827.55 = 239,258.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,466.52/607,827.55 = 239,258.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,466.52x = 607,827.55 × 239,258.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,466.52x = 145,427,725,523.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,427,725,523.41/440,466.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,167.49

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