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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,958.08, 607,142.14 and 238,754.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,958.08, 607,142.14 and 238,754.08 is: 329,480.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,958.08 : 607,142.14 = 238,754.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,958.08/607,142.14 = 238,754.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,958.08x = 607,142.14 × 238,754.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,958.08x = 144,957,663,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,957,663,064.93/439,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,480.62

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