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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,627.54, 957,941.30 and 259,754.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,627.54, 957,941.30 and 259,754.39 is: 389,631.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,627.54 : 957,941.30 = 259,754.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,627.54/957,941.30 = 259,754.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,627.54x = 957,941.30 × 259,754.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,627.54x = 248,829,451,948.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,829,451,948.83/638,627.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,631.57

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