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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,854.18, 606,996.63 and 238,650.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,854.18, 606,996.63 and 238,650.18 is: 329,336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,854.18 : 606,996.63 = 238,650.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,854.18/606,996.63 = 238,650.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,854.18x = 606,996.63 × 238,650.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,854.18x = 144,859,855,008.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,859,855,008.89/439,854.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,336.09

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