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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,876.77, 607,029.55 and 238,672.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,876.77, 607,029.55 and 238,672.77 is: 329,368.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,876.77 : 607,029.55 = 238,672.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,876.77/607,029.55 = 238,672.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,876.77x = 607,029.55 × 238,672.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,876.77x = 144,881,424,170.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,881,424,170.35/439,876.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,368.21

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