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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,773.06, 606,887.99 and 238,569.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,773.06, 606,887.99 and 238,569.06 is: 329,225.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,773.06 : 606,887.99 = 238,569.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,773.06/606,887.99 = 238,569.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,773.06x = 606,887.99 × 238,569.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,773.06x = 144,784,697,299.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,784,697,299.59/439,773.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,225.94

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