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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,254.56, 958,632.52 and 239,677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,254.56, 958,632.52 and 239,677.60 is: 359,422.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,254.56 : 958,632.52 = 239,677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,254.56/958,632.52 = 239,677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,254.56x = 958,632.52 × 239,677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,254.56x = 229,762,741,675.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,762,741,675.55/639,254.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,422.92

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