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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,615.50, 608,051.04 and 239,411.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,615.50, 608,051.04 and 239,411.50 is: 330,388.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,615.50 : 608,051.04 = 239,411.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,615.50/608,051.04 = 239,411.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,615.50x = 608,051.04 × 239,411.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,615.50x = 145,574,411,562.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,574,411,562.96/440,615.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,388.77

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