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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,239.31, 959,015.03 and 212,774.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,239.31, 959,015.03 and 212,774.31 is: 319,213.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,239.31 : 959,015.03 = 212,774.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,239.31/959,015.03 = 212,774.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,239.31x = 959,015.03 × 212,774.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,239.31x = 204,053,760,224.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,053,760,224.01/639,239.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,213.41

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