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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,234.40, 958,851.60 and 358,715.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,234.40, 958,851.60 and 358,715.20 is: 538,072.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,234.40 : 958,851.60 = 358,715.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,234.40/958,851.60 = 358,715.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,234.40x = 958,851.60 × 358,715.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,234.40x = 343,954,643,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,954,643,464.32/639,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538,072.80

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