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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,762.29, 606,873.12 and 238,558.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,762.29, 606,873.12 and 238,558.29 is: 329,211.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,762.29 : 606,873.12 = 238,558.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,762.29/606,873.12 = 238,558.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,762.29x = 606,873.12 × 238,558.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,762.29x = 144,774,613,754.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,774,613,754.17/439,762.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,211.07

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