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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,239.40, 958,194.90 and 259,997.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,239.40, 958,194.90 and 259,997.40 is: 389,725.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,239.40 : 958,194.90 = 259,997.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,239.40/958,194.90 = 259,997.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,239.40x = 958,194.90 × 259,997.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,239.40x = 249,128,182,693.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,128,182,693.26/639,239.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,725.95

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