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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,769.14, 606,882.58 and 238,565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,769.14, 606,882.58 and 238,565.14 is: 329,220.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,769.14 : 606,882.58 = 238,565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,769.14/606,882.58 = 238,565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,769.14x = 606,882.58 × 238,565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,769.14x = 144,781,025,547.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,781,025,547.64/439,769.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,220.52

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