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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,984.50, 607,185.90 and 238,780.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,984.50, 607,185.90 and 238,780.50 is: 329,521.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,984.50 : 607,185.90 = 238,780.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,984.50/607,185.90 = 238,780.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,984.50x = 607,185.90 × 238,780.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,984.50x = 144,984,152,794.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,984,152,794.95/439,984.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,521.05

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