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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,186.63, 959,207.63 and 265,209.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,186.63, 959,207.63 and 265,209.63 is: 397,991.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,186.63 : 959,207.63 = 265,209.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,186.63/959,207.63 = 265,209.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,186.63x = 959,207.63 × 265,209.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,186.63x = 254,391,099,319.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,391,099,319.43/639,186.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,991.90

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