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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,869.18, 607,017.33 and 238,665.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,869.18, 607,017.33 and 238,665.18 is: 329,356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,869.18 : 607,017.33 = 238,665.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,869.18/607,017.33 = 238,665.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,869.18x = 607,017.33 × 238,665.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,869.18x = 144,873,900,327.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,873,900,327.57/439,869.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,356.79

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