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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,915, 607,084.32 and 238,711

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,915, 607,084.32 and 238,711 is: 329,422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,915 : 607,084.32 = 238,711 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,915/607,084.32 = 238,711/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,915x = 607,084.32 × 238,711
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,915x = 144,917,705,111.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,917,705,111.52/439,915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,422.06

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