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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,551.38, 606,580.90 and 238,347.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,551.38, 606,580.90 and 238,347.38 is: 328,919.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,551.38 : 606,580.90 = 238,347.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,551.38/606,580.90 = 238,347.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,551.38x = 606,580.90 × 238,347.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,551.38x = 144,576,964,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,576,964,644.27/439,551.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,919.38

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