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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,195.88, 959,221.50 and 265,218.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,195.88, 959,221.50 and 265,218.88 is: 398,005.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,195.88 : 959,221.50 = 265,218.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,195.88/959,221.50 = 265,218.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,195.88x = 959,221.50 × 265,218.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,195.88x = 254,403,651,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,403,651,901.92/639,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,005.78

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