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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,282.88, 606,204.96 and 238,074.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,282.88, 606,204.96 and 238,074.56 is: 328,539.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,282.88 : 606,204.96 = 238,074.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,282.88/606,204.96 = 238,074.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,282.88x = 606,204.96 × 238,074.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,282.88x = 144,321,979,121.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,321,979,121.82/439,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,539.96

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