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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,559.08, 606,591.78 and 238,355.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,559.08, 606,591.78 and 238,355.08 is: 328,930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,559.08 : 606,591.78 = 238,355.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,559.08/606,591.78 = 238,355.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,559.08x = 606,591.78 × 238,355.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,559.08x = 144,584,232,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,584,232,249.24/439,559.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,930.15

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