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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,987.50, 607,190.04 and 238,783.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,987.50, 607,190.04 and 238,783.50 is: 329,525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,987.50 : 607,190.04 = 238,783.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,987.50/607,190.04 = 238,783.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,987.50x = 607,190.04 × 238,783.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,987.50x = 144,986,962,916.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,986,962,916.34/439,987.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,525.19

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