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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440,924.16, 608,472 and 239,721.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440,924.16, 608,472 and 239,721.60 is: 330,813.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440,924.16 : 608,472 = 239,721.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440,924.16/608,472 = 239,721.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440,924.16x = 608,472 × 239,721.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440,924.16x = 145,863,881,395.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,863,881,395.20/440,924.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,813.99

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