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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,961.38, 607,146.72 and 238,757.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,961.38, 607,146.72 and 238,757.38 is: 329,485.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,961.38 : 607,146.72 = 238,757.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,961.38/607,146.72 = 238,757.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,961.38x = 607,146.72 × 238,757.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,961.38x = 144,960,760,142.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,960,760,142.79/439,961.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,485.19

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