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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439,941, 607,119.12 and 238,737

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439,941, 607,119.12 and 238,737 is: 329,457.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439,941 : 607,119.12 = 238,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439,941/607,119.12 = 238,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439,941x = 607,119.12 × 238,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439,941x = 144,941,797,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,941,797,351.44/439,941
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329,457.35

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