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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,912.75, 607,080 and 238,708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,912.75, 607,080 and 238,708.75 is: 329,418.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,912.75 : 607,080 = 238,708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,912.75/607,080 = 238,708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,912.75x = 607,080 × 238,708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,912.75x = 144,915,307,950
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,915,307,950/439,912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,418.29

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