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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,652.88, 608,109.97 and 239,461.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,652.88, 608,109.97 and 239,461.84 is: 330,462.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,652.88 : 608,109.97 = 239,461.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,652.88/608,109.97 = 239,461.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,652.88x = 608,109.97 × 239,461.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,652.88x = 145,619,132,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,619,132,338.55/440,652.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,462.23

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