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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,248.71, 958,198.92 and 212,670.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,248.71, 958,198.92 and 212,670.28 is: 318,781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,248.71 : 958,198.92 = 212,670.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,248.71/958,198.92 = 212,670.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,248.71x = 958,198.92 × 212,670.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,248.71x = 203,780,432,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,780,432,612.10/639,248.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318,781.14

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