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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,540.75, 606,566.55 and 238,336.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,540.75, 606,566.55 and 238,336.75 is: 328,904.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,540.75 : 606,566.55 = 238,336.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,540.75/606,566.55 = 238,336.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,540.75x = 606,566.55 × 238,336.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,540.75x = 144,567,100,185.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,567,100,185.71/439,540.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,904.89

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