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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,854.14, 958,073.92 and 212,275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,854.14, 958,073.92 and 212,275.42 is: 318,344.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,854.14 : 958,073.92 = 212,275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,854.14/958,073.92 = 212,275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,854.14x = 958,073.92 × 212,275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,854.14x = 203,375,543,759.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,375,543,759.05/638,854.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,344.25

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