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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,874.71, 660,758.72 and 238,462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,874.71, 660,758.72 and 238,462.68 is: 357,394.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,874.71 : 660,758.72 = 238,462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,874.71/660,758.72 = 238,462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,874.71x = 660,758.72 × 238,462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,874.71x = 157,566,294,012.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,566,294,012.26/440,874.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,394.73

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