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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,526.52, 607,930.86 and 239,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,526.52, 607,930.86 and 239,323.96 is: 330,269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,526.52 : 607,930.86 = 239,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,526.52/607,930.86 = 239,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,526.52x = 607,930.86 × 239,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,526.52x = 145,492,420,821.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,492,420,821.41/440,526.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,269.38

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