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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,867, 607,019.70 and 238,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,867, 607,019.70 and 238,663 is: 329,356.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,867 : 607,019.70 = 238,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,867/607,019.70 = 238,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,867x = 607,019.70 × 238,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,867x = 144,873,142,661.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,873,142,661.10/439,867
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,356.70

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