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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,875.38, 607,031.26 and 238,671.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,875.38, 607,031.26 and 238,671.38 is: 329,368.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,875.38 : 607,031.26 = 238,671.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,875.38/607,031.26 = 238,671.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,875.38x = 607,031.26 × 238,671.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,875.38x = 144,880,984,895.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,880,984,895.50/439,875.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,368.26

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