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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,233.40, 958,850.10 and 358,714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,233.40, 958,850.10 and 358,714.20 is: 538,071.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,233.40 : 958,850.10 = 358,714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,233.40/958,850.10 = 358,714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,233.40x = 958,850.10 × 358,714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,233.40x = 343,953,146,541.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,953,146,541.42/639,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,071.30

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