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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,184.62, 959,143.25 and 260,035.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,184.62, 959,143.25 and 260,035.37 is: 390,202.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,184.62 : 959,143.25 = 260,035.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,184.62/959,143.25 = 260,035.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,184.62x = 959,143.25 × 260,035.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,184.62x = 249,411,165,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,411,165,751.13/639,184.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,202.08

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