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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,765.56, 606,877.65 and 238,561.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,765.56, 606,877.65 and 238,561.56 is: 329,215.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,765.56 : 606,877.65 = 238,561.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,765.56/606,877.65 = 238,561.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,765.56x = 606,877.65 × 238,561.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,765.56x = 144,777,680,294.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,777,680,294.32/439,765.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,215.59

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