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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,663.14, 608,118.96 and 239,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,663.14, 608,118.96 and 239,459.14 is: 330,455.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,663.14 : 608,118.96 = 239,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,663.14/608,118.96 = 239,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,663.14x = 608,118.96 × 239,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,663.14x = 145,619,643,179.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,619,643,179.29/440,663.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,455.69

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