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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,221.76, 606,126 and 238,017.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,221.76, 606,126 and 238,017.76 is: 328,464.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,221.76 : 606,126 = 238,017.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,221.76/606,126 = 238,017.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,221.76x = 606,126 × 238,017.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,221.76x = 144,268,752,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,268,752,797.76/439,221.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,464.49

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