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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,951.10, 607,132.50 and 238,747.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,951.10, 607,132.50 and 238,747.10 is: 329,470.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,951.10 : 607,132.50 = 238,747.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,951.10/607,132.50 = 238,747.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,951.10x = 607,132.50 × 238,747.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,951.10x = 144,951,119,759.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,951,119,759.79/439,951.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,470.98

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