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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,877.38, 607,034.02 and 238,673.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,877.38, 607,034.02 and 238,673.38 is: 329,371.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,877.38 : 607,034.02 = 238,673.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,877.38/607,034.02 = 238,673.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,877.38x = 607,034.02 × 238,673.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,877.38x = 144,882,861,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,882,861,328.39/439,877.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,371.02

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