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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,804.72, 606,931.69 and 238,600.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,804.72, 606,931.69 and 238,600.72 is: 329,269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,804.72 : 606,931.69 = 238,600.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,804.72/606,931.69 = 238,600.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,804.72x = 606,931.69 × 238,600.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,804.72x = 144,814,338,224.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,814,338,224.82/439,804.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,269.63

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