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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,997.75, 607,196.90 and 238,793.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,997.75, 607,196.90 and 238,793.75 is: 329,535.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,997.75 : 607,196.90 = 238,793.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,997.75/607,196.90 = 238,793.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,997.75x = 607,196.90 × 238,793.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,997.75x = 144,994,824,739.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,994,824,739.38/439,997.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,535.38

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