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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,591.18, 957,824.57 and 259,534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,591.18, 957,824.57 and 259,534.64 is: 389,276.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,591.18 : 957,824.57 = 259,534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,591.18/957,824.57 = 259,534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,591.18x = 957,824.57 × 259,534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,591.18x = 248,588,648,871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,588,648,871.31/638,591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,276.67

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