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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,237.50, 606,147.78 and 238,033.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,237.50, 606,147.78 and 238,033.50 is: 328,486.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,237.50 : 606,147.78 = 238,033.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,237.50/606,147.78 = 238,033.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,237.50x = 606,147.78 × 238,033.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,237.50x = 144,283,477,590.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,283,477,590.63/439,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,486.25

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