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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,205.44, 958,558.98 and 239,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,205.44, 958,558.98 and 239,628.20 is: 359,348.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,205.44 : 958,558.98 = 239,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,205.44/958,558.98 = 239,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,205.44x = 958,558.98 × 239,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,205.44x = 229,697,758,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,697,758,178.44/639,205.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,348.88

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