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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,892.76, 607,052 and 238,688.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,892.76, 607,052 and 238,688.76 is: 329,390.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,892.76 : 607,052 = 238,688.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,892.76/607,052 = 238,688.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,892.76x = 607,052 × 238,688.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,892.76x = 144,896,489,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,896,489,135.52/439,892.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,390.48

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