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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,215.56, 958,574.13 and 239,638.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,215.56, 958,574.13 and 239,638.51 is: 359,364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,215.56 : 958,574.13 = 239,638.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,215.56/958,574.13 = 239,638.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,215.56x = 958,574.13 × 239,638.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,215.56x = 229,711,276,237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,711,276,237.75/639,215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,364.34

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