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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,995.08, 607,193.52 and 238,791.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,995.08, 607,193.52 and 238,791.08 is: 329,531.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,995.08 : 607,193.52 = 238,791.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,995.08/607,193.52 = 238,791.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,995.08x = 607,193.52 × 238,791.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,995.08x = 144,992,396,409.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,992,396,409.80/439,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,531.86

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