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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,243.40, 958,200.90 and 260,001.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,243.40, 958,200.90 and 260,001.40 is: 389,731.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,243.40 : 958,200.90 = 260,001.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,243.40/958,200.90 = 260,001.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,243.40x = 958,200.90 × 260,001.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,243.40x = 249,133,575,481.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,133,575,481.26/639,243.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,731.95

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