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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,497.16, 607,882.74 and 239,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,497.16, 607,882.74 and 239,294.60 is: 330,224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,497.16 : 607,882.74 = 239,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,497.16/607,882.74 = 239,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,497.16x = 607,882.74 × 239,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,497.16x = 145,463,057,115.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,463,057,115.20/440,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,224.73

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