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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,975.08, 607,165.92 and 238,771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,975.08, 607,165.92 and 238,771.08 is: 329,504.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,975.08 : 607,165.92 = 238,771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,975.08/607,165.92 = 238,771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,975.08x = 607,165.92 × 238,771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,975.08x = 144,973,662,457.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,973,662,457.59/439,975.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,504.26

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