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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,351.56, 606,306.60 and 238,147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,351.56, 606,306.60 and 238,147.56 is: 328,644.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,351.56 : 606,306.60 = 238,147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,351.56/606,306.60 = 238,147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,351.56x = 606,306.60 × 238,147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,351.56x = 144,390,437,401.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,390,437,401.90/439,351.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,644.42

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