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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,602, 606,651.12 and 238,398

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,602, 606,651.12 and 238,398 is: 328,989.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,602 : 606,651.12 = 238,398 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,602/606,651.12 = 238,398/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,602x = 606,651.12 × 238,398
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,602x = 144,624,413,705.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,624,413,705.76/439,602
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328,989.44

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