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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,281.88, 606,203.58 and 238,073.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,281.88, 606,203.58 and 238,073.56 is: 328,538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,281.88 : 606,203.58 = 238,073.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,281.88/606,203.58 = 238,073.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,281.88x = 606,203.58 × 238,073.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,281.88x = 144,321,044,375.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,321,044,375.35/439,281.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,538.58

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