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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,606.88, 608,041.20 and 239,402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,606.88, 608,041.20 and 239,402.88 is: 330,377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,606.88 : 608,041.20 = 239,402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,606.88/608,041.20 = 239,402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,606.88x = 608,041.20 × 239,402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,606.88x = 145,566,814,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,566,814,438.66/440,606.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,377.99

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