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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,638.88, 608,085.50 and 239,434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,638.88, 608,085.50 and 239,434.88 is: 330,422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,638.88 : 608,085.50 = 239,434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,638.88/608,085.50 = 239,434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,638.88x = 608,085.50 × 239,434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,638.88x = 145,596,878,722.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,596,878,722.24/440,638.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,422.22

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