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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,635.29, 958,027.05 and 212,209.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,635.29, 958,027.05 and 212,209.17 is: 318,338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,635.29 : 958,027.05 = 212,209.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,635.29/958,027.05 = 212,209.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,635.29x = 958,027.05 × 212,209.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,635.29x = 203,302,125,118.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,302,125,118.05/638,635.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,338.38

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