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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,210.40, 959,161.20 and 284,279.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,210.40, 959,161.20 and 284,279.20 is: 426,572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,210.40 : 959,161.20 = 284,279.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,210.40/959,161.20 = 284,279.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,210.40x = 959,161.20 × 284,279.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,210.40x = 272,669,578,607.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,669,578,607.04/639,210.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,572.50

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