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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,832.88, 606,973.08 and 238,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,832.88, 606,973.08 and 238,630.32 is: 329,311.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,832.88 : 606,973.08 = 238,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,832.88/606,973.08 = 238,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,832.88x = 606,973.08 × 238,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,832.88x = 144,842,180,311.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,842,180,311.79/439,832.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,311.85

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