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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,009.20, 958,513.80 and 189,799.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,009.20, 958,513.80 and 189,799.40 is: 284,699.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,009.20 : 958,513.80 = 189,799.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,009.20/958,513.80 = 189,799.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,009.20x = 958,513.80 × 189,799.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,009.20x = 181,925,344,131.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,925,344,131.72/639,009.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284,699.10

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