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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,578.72, 606,618.72 and 238,374.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,578.72, 606,618.72 and 238,374.72 is: 328,957.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,578.72 : 606,618.72 = 238,374.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,578.72/606,618.72 = 238,374.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,578.72x = 606,618.72 × 238,374.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,578.72x = 144,602,567,526.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,602,567,526.76/439,578.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,957.16

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