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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,231.50, 606,139.47 and 238,027.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,231.50, 606,139.47 and 238,027.50 is: 328,477.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,231.50 : 606,139.47 = 238,027.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,231.50/606,139.47 = 238,027.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,231.50x = 606,139.47 × 238,027.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,231.50x = 144,277,862,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,277,862,695.43/439,231.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,477.95

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