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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,935.69, 607,111.25 and 238,731.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,935.69, 607,111.25 and 238,731.69 is: 329,449.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,935.69 : 607,111.25 = 238,731.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,935.69/607,111.25 = 238,731.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,935.69x = 607,111.25 × 238,731.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,935.69x = 144,936,693,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,936,693,741.39/439,935.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,449.73

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