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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,235.56, 606,145.02 and 238,031.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,235.56, 606,145.02 and 238,031.56 is: 328,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,235.56 : 606,145.02 = 238,031.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,235.56/606,145.02 = 238,031.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,235.56x = 606,145.02 × 238,031.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,235.56x = 144,281,644,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,281,644,696.83/439,235.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,483.52

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