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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,217.64, 959,254.50 and 265,241

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,217.64, 959,254.50 and 265,241 is: 398,039.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,217.64 : 959,254.50 = 265,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,217.64/959,254.50 = 265,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,217.64x = 959,254.50 × 265,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,217.64x = 254,433,622,834.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,433,622,834.50/639,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,039.11

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