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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,236.56, 606,146.40 and 238,032.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,236.56, 606,146.40 and 238,032.56 is: 328,484.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,236.56 : 606,146.40 = 238,032.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,236.56/606,146.40 = 238,032.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,236.56x = 606,146.40 × 238,032.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,236.56x = 144,282,579,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,282,579,326.78/439,236.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,484.90

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