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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,869.60, 608,383.12 and 239,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,869.60, 608,383.12 and 239,665.60 is: 330,729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,869.60 : 608,383.12 = 239,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,869.60/608,383.12 = 239,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,869.60x = 608,383.12 × 239,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,869.60x = 145,808,505,484.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,808,505,484.67/440,869.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,729.33

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