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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,958.08, 958,077.48 and 212,265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,958.08, 958,077.48 and 212,265.48 is: 318,278.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,958.08 : 958,077.48 = 212,265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,958.08/958,077.48 = 212,265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,958.08x = 958,077.48 × 212,265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,958.08x = 203,366,776,169.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,366,776,169.39/638,958.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,278.75

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