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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,830.72, 606,967.56 and 238,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,830.72, 606,967.56 and 238,626.72 is: 329,305.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,830.72 : 606,967.56 = 238,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,830.72/606,967.56 = 238,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,830.72x = 606,967.56 × 238,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,830.72x = 144,838,677,989.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,838,677,989.20/439,830.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,305.51

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