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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,873.50, 607,028.67 and 238,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,873.50, 607,028.67 and 238,669.50 is: 329,365.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,873.50 : 607,028.67 = 238,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,873.50/607,028.67 = 238,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,873.50x = 607,028.67 × 238,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,873.50x = 144,879,229,154.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,879,229,154.57/439,873.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,365.67

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