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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,580, 608,002.02 and 239,376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,580, 608,002.02 and 239,376 is: 330,339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,580 : 608,002.02 = 239,376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,580/608,002.02 = 239,376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,580x = 608,002.02 × 239,376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,580x = 145,541,091,539.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,541,091,539.52/440,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,339.76

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