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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,930.72, 607,104.88 and 238,726.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,930.72, 607,104.88 and 238,726.72 is: 329,443.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,930.72 : 607,104.88 = 238,726.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,930.72/607,104.88 = 238,726.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,930.72x = 607,104.88 × 238,726.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,930.72x = 144,932,156,698.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,932,156,698.39/439,930.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,443.14

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