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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,905, 607,068.90 and 238,701

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,905, 607,068.90 and 238,701 is: 329,407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,905 : 607,068.90 = 238,701 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,905/607,068.90 = 238,701/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,905x = 607,068.90 × 238,701
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,905x = 144,907,953,498.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,907,953,498.90/439,905
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,407.38

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