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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,240.71, 958,187.01 and 212,662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,240.71, 958,187.01 and 212,662.60 is: 318,769.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,240.71 : 958,187.01 = 212,662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,240.71/958,187.01 = 212,662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,240.71x = 958,187.01 × 212,662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,240.71x = 203,770,540,832.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,770,540,832.83/639,240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,769.66

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