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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,242.81, 959,020.28 and 212,777.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,242.81, 959,020.28 and 212,777.81 is: 319,218.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,242.81 : 959,020.28 = 212,777.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,242.81/959,020.28 = 212,777.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,242.81x = 959,020.28 × 212,777.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,242.81x = 204,058,234,923.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,058,234,923.99/639,242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,218.66

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