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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,756.34, 958,096.70 and 239,363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,756.34, 958,096.70 and 239,363.70 is: 359,031.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,756.34 : 958,096.70 = 239,363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,756.34/958,096.70 = 239,363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,756.34x = 958,096.70 × 239,363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,756.34x = 229,333,571,069.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,333,571,069.79/638,756.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,031.38

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