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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,188.13, 959,209.88 and 265,211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,188.13, 959,209.88 and 265,211.13 is: 397,994.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,188.13 : 959,209.88 = 265,211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,188.13/959,209.88 = 265,211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,188.13x = 959,209.88 × 265,211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,188.13x = 254,393,134,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,393,134,855.91/639,188.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,994.15

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