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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,231.40, 958,847.10 and 358,712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,231.40, 958,847.10 and 358,712.20 is: 538,068.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,231.40 : 958,847.10 = 358,712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,231.40/958,847.10 = 358,712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,231.40x = 958,847.10 × 358,712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,231.40x = 343,950,152,704.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,950,152,704.62/639,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,068.30

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