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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,440, 606,427.20 and 238,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,440, 606,427.20 and 238,236 is: 328,765.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,440 : 606,427.20 = 238,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,440/606,427.20 = 238,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,440x = 606,427.20 × 238,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,440x = 144,472,790,419.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,472,790,419.20/439,440
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,765.68

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