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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,551, 606,580.38 and 238,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,551, 606,580.38 and 238,347 is: 328,918.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,551 : 606,580.38 = 238,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,551/606,580.38 = 238,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,551x = 606,580.38 × 238,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,551x = 144,576,613,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,576,613,831.86/439,551
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,918.86

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