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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,540.84, 606,566.70 and 238,336.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,540.84, 606,566.70 and 238,336.84 is: 328,905.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,540.84 : 606,566.70 = 238,336.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,540.84/606,566.70 = 238,336.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,540.84x = 606,566.70 × 238,336.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,540.84x = 144,567,190,527.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,567,190,527.23/439,540.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,905.02

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