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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,252.32, 606,168.72 and 238,048.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,252.32, 606,168.72 and 238,048.32 is: 328,506.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,252.32 : 606,168.72 = 238,048.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,252.32/606,168.72 = 238,048.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,252.32x = 606,168.72 × 238,048.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,252.32x = 144,297,445,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,297,445,432.55/439,252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,506.96

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