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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,759.85, 606,869.75 and 238,555.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,759.85, 606,869.75 and 238,555.85 is: 329,207.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,759.85 : 606,869.75 = 238,555.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,759.85/606,869.75 = 238,555.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,759.85x = 606,869.75 × 238,555.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,759.85x = 144,772,326,612.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,772,326,612.58/439,759.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,207.70

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