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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,249.81, 959,030.78 and 212,784.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,249.81, 959,030.78 and 212,784.81 is: 319,229.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,249.81 : 959,030.78 = 212,784.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,249.81/959,030.78 = 212,784.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,249.81x = 959,030.78 × 212,784.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,249.81x = 204,067,181,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,067,181,242.53/639,249.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,229.16

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