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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,662.14, 608,117.58 and 239,458.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,662.14, 608,117.58 and 239,458.14 is: 330,454.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,662.14 : 608,117.58 = 239,458.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,662.14/608,117.58 = 239,458.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,662.14x = 608,117.58 × 239,458.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,662.14x = 145,618,704,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,618,704,608.10/440,662.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,454.31

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