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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,955.99, 607,139.66 and 238,751.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,955.99, 607,139.66 and 238,751.99 is: 329,477.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,955.99 : 607,139.66 = 238,751.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,955.99/607,139.66 = 238,751.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,955.99x = 607,139.66 × 238,751.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,955.99x = 144,955,802,032.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,955,802,032.92/439,955.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,477.96

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