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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,662.26, 608,113.90 and 239,458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,662.26, 608,113.90 and 239,458.26 is: 330,452.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,662.26 : 608,113.90 = 239,458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,662.26/608,113.90 = 239,458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,662.26x = 608,113.90 × 239,458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,662.26x = 145,617,896,375.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,617,896,375.81/440,662.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,452.39

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