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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,569, 606,605.22 and 238,365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,569, 606,605.22 and 238,365.16 is: 328,943.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,569 : 606,605.22 = 238,365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,569/606,605.22 = 238,365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,569x = 606,605.22 × 238,365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,569x = 144,593,550,322.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,593,550,322.14/439,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,943.92

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