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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,962.08, 958,083.48 and 212,269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,962.08, 958,083.48 and 212,269.50 is: 318,284.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,962.08 : 958,083.48 = 212,269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,962.08/958,083.48 = 212,269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,962.08x = 958,083.48 × 212,269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,962.08x = 203,371,901,257.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,371,901,257.86/638,962.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,284.77

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