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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,188.88, 959,211 and 265,211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,188.88, 959,211 and 265,211.88 is: 397,995.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,188.88 : 959,211 = 265,211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,188.88/959,211 = 265,211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,188.88x = 959,211 × 265,211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,188.88x = 254,394,152,626.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,394,152,626.68/639,188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,995.27

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