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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,890.75, 607,049.24 and 238,686.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,890.75, 607,049.24 and 238,686.75 is: 329,387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,890.75 : 607,049.24 = 238,686.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,890.75/607,049.24 = 238,686.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,890.75x = 607,049.24 × 238,686.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,890.75x = 144,894,608,992.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,894,608,992.14/439,890.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,387.72

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