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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,696.16, 608,160.96 and 239,492.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,696.16, 608,160.96 and 239,492.16 is: 330,499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,696.16 : 608,160.96 = 239,492.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,696.16/608,160.96 = 239,492.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,696.16x = 608,160.96 × 239,492.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,696.16x = 145,649,781,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,649,781,938.07/440,696.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,499.32

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