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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,903, 607,066.14 and 238,699

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,903, 607,066.14 and 238,699 is: 329,404.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,903 : 607,066.14 = 238,699 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,903/607,066.14 = 238,699/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,903x = 607,066.14 × 238,699
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,903x = 144,906,080,551.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,906,080,551.86/439,903
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,404.62

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