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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,237.68, 958,607.16 and 239,660.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,237.68, 958,607.16 and 239,660.48 is: 359,397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,237.68 : 958,607.16 = 239,660.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,237.68/958,607.16 = 239,660.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,237.68x = 958,607.16 × 239,660.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,237.68x = 229,740,252,097.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,740,252,097.04/639,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,397.23

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