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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,203.19, 958,555.61 and 239,625.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,203.19, 958,555.61 and 239,625.94 is: 359,345.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,203.19 : 958,555.61 = 239,625.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,203.19/958,555.61 = 239,625.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,203.19x = 958,555.61 × 239,625.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,203.19x = 229,694,786,392.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,694,786,392.60/639,203.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,345.49

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