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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 638,999.76, 958,493.88 and 245,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 638,999.76, 958,493.88 and 245,015.76 is: 367,521.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    638,999.76 : 958,493.88 = 245,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    638,999.76/958,493.88 = 245,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    638,999.76x = 958,493.88 × 245,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    638,999.76x = 234,846,106,463.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,846,106,463.55/638,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,521.43

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