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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,717.28, 608,172.72 and 239,508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,717.28, 608,172.72 and 239,508.96 is: 330,513.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,717.28 : 608,172.72 = 239,508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,717.28/608,172.72 = 239,508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,717.28x = 608,172.72 × 239,508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,717.28x = 145,662,815,667.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,662,815,667.57/440,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,513.06

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