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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,952.87, 607,135.35 and 238,748.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,952.87, 607,135.35 and 238,748.87 is: 329,473.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,952.87 : 607,135.35 = 238,748.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,952.87/607,135.35 = 238,748.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,952.87x = 607,135.35 × 238,748.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,952.87x = 144,952,874,520.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,952,874,520.13/439,952.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,473.65

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