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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,636.88, 608,082.74 and 239,432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,636.88, 608,082.74 and 239,432.88 is: 330,419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,636.88 : 608,082.74 = 239,432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,636.88/608,082.74 = 239,432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,636.88x = 608,082.74 × 239,432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,636.88x = 145,595,001,716.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,595,001,716.49/440,636.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,419.46

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