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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443,783.88, 612,421.83 and 239,834.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443,783.88, 612,421.83 and 239,834.12 is: 330,971.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443,783.88 : 612,421.83 = 239,834.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443,783.88/612,421.83 = 239,834.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443,783.88x = 612,421.83 × 239,834.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443,783.88x = 146,879,647,604.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,879,647,604.73/443,783.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330,971.12

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