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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,805.97, 606,933.41 and 238,601.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,805.97, 606,933.41 and 238,601.97 is: 329,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,805.97 : 606,933.41 = 238,601.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,805.97/606,933.41 = 238,601.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,805.97x = 606,933.41 × 238,601.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,805.97x = 144,815,506,091.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,815,506,091.81/439,805.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,271.35

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