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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,223.81, 958,586.50 and 239,646.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,223.81, 958,586.50 and 239,646.76 is: 359,376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,223.81 : 958,586.50 = 239,646.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,223.81/958,586.50 = 239,646.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,223.81x = 958,586.50 × 239,646.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,223.81x = 229,722,148,904.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,722,148,904.74/639,223.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,376.71

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