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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,768.42, 606,881.58 and 238,564.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,768.42, 606,881.58 and 238,564.42 is: 329,219.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,768.42 : 606,881.58 = 238,564.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,768.42/606,881.58 = 238,564.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,768.42x = 606,881.58 × 238,564.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,768.42x = 144,780,352,141.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,780,352,141.38/439,768.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,219.53

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