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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,593.84, 606,639.84 and 238,389.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,593.84, 606,639.84 and 238,389.84 is: 328,978.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,593.84 : 606,639.84 = 238,389.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,593.84/606,639.84 = 238,389.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,593.84x = 606,639.84 × 238,389.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,593.84x = 144,616,774,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,616,774,395.23/439,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,978.16

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