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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,947.70, 607,127.83 and 238,743.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,947.70, 607,127.83 and 238,743.70 is: 329,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,947.70 : 607,127.83 = 238,743.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,947.70/607,127.83 = 238,743.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,947.70x = 607,127.83 × 238,743.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,947.70x = 144,947,946,479.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,947,946,479.05/439,947.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,466.31

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