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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,215.63, 959,251.49 and 265,238.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,215.63, 959,251.49 and 265,238.99 is: 398,036.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,215.63 : 959,251.49 = 265,238.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,215.63/959,251.49 = 265,238.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,215.63x = 959,251.49 × 265,238.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,215.63x = 254,430,896,363.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,430,896,363.60/639,215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,036.10

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