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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,875.75, 607,031.78 and 238,671.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,875.75, 607,031.78 and 238,671.75 is: 329,368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,875.75 : 607,031.78 = 238,671.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,875.75/607,031.78 = 238,671.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,875.75x = 607,031.78 × 238,671.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,875.75x = 144,881,336,044.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,881,336,044.86/439,875.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,368.77

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