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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,741.04, 606,842.51 and 238,537.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,741.04, 606,842.51 and 238,537.04 is: 329,181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,741.04 : 606,842.51 = 238,537.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,741.04/606,842.51 = 238,537.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,741.04x = 606,842.51 × 238,537.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,741.04x = 144,754,416,405.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,754,416,405.99/439,741.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,181.05

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