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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,941.38, 607,119.10 and 238,737.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,941.38, 607,119.10 and 238,737.38 is: 329,457.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,941.38 : 607,119.10 = 238,737.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,941.38/607,119.10 = 238,737.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,941.38x = 607,119.10 × 238,737.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,941.38x = 144,942,019,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,942,019,649.52/439,941.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,457.58

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