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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,541.75, 606,567.93 and 238,337.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,541.75, 606,567.93 and 238,337.75 is: 328,906.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,541.75 : 606,567.93 = 238,337.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,541.75/606,567.93 = 238,337.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,541.75x = 606,567.93 × 238,337.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,541.75x = 144,568,035,658.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,568,035,658.36/439,541.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,906.27

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