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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,747.24, 608,228.34 and 239,543.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,747.24, 608,228.34 and 239,543.24 is: 330,568.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,747.24 : 608,228.34 = 239,543.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,747.24/608,228.34 = 239,543.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,747.24x = 608,228.34 × 239,543.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,747.24x = 145,696,987,223.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,696,987,223.42/440,747.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,568.12

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