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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,786.16, 608,284.80 and 239,582.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,786.16, 608,284.80 and 239,582.16 is: 330,623.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,786.16 : 608,284.80 = 239,582.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,786.16/608,284.80 = 239,582.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,786.16x = 608,284.80 × 239,582.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,786.16x = 145,734,186,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,734,186,279.17/440,786.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,623.33

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