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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,981.50, 607,181.76 and 238,777.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,981.50, 607,181.76 and 238,777.50 is: 329,516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,981.50 : 607,181.76 = 238,777.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,981.50/607,181.76 = 238,777.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,981.50x = 607,181.76 × 238,777.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,981.50x = 144,981,342,698.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,981,342,698.40/439,981.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,516.91

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