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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,523.84, 606,543.24 and 238,319.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,523.84, 606,543.24 and 238,319.84 is: 328,881.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,523.84 : 606,543.24 = 238,319.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,523.84/606,543.24 = 238,319.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,523.84x = 606,543.24 × 238,319.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,523.84x = 144,551,287,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,551,287,909.88/439,523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,881.56

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