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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,890.50, 607,048.89 and 238,686.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,890.50, 607,048.89 and 238,686.50 is: 329,387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,890.50 : 607,048.89 = 238,686.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,890.50/607,048.89 = 238,686.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,890.50x = 607,048.89 × 238,686.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,890.50x = 144,894,374,882.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,894,374,882.99/439,890.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,387.37

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