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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,502.16, 606,510.96 and 238,298.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,502.16, 606,510.96 and 238,298.16 is: 328,850.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,502.16 : 606,510.96 = 238,298.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,502.16/606,510.96 = 238,298.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,502.16x = 606,510.96 × 238,298.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,502.16x = 144,530,445,787.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,530,445,787.83/439,502.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,850.37

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