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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,542.27, 606,572.01 and 238,338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,542.27, 606,572.01 and 238,338.27 is: 328,908.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,542.27 : 606,572.01 = 238,338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,542.27/606,572.01 = 238,338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,542.27x = 606,572.01 × 238,338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,542.27x = 144,569,323,493.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,569,323,493.82/439,542.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,908.81

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