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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,741.29, 606,842.85 and 238,537.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,741.29, 606,842.85 and 238,537.29 is: 329,181.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,741.29 : 606,842.85 = 238,537.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,741.29/606,842.85 = 238,537.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,741.29x = 606,842.85 × 238,537.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,741.29x = 144,754,648,894.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,754,648,894.88/439,741.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,181.39

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