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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,707.14, 958,214.61 and 239,351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,707.14, 958,214.61 and 239,351.42 is: 359,084.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,707.14 : 958,214.61 = 239,351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,707.14/958,214.61 = 239,351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,707.14x = 958,214.61 × 239,351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,707.14x = 229,350,029,963.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,350,029,963.78/638,707.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,084.81

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