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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,573, 606,610.76 and 238,369.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,573, 606,610.76 and 238,369.16 is: 328,949.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,573 : 606,610.76 = 238,369.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,573/606,610.76 = 238,369.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,573x = 606,610.76 × 238,369.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,573x = 144,597,297,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,597,297,308.16/439,573
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,949.45

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