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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,261.40, 958,227.90 and 260,019.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,261.40, 958,227.90 and 260,019.40 is: 389,758.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,261.40 : 958,227.90 = 260,019.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,261.40/958,227.90 = 260,019.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,261.40x = 958,227.90 × 260,019.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,261.40x = 249,157,843,621.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,157,843,621.26/639,261.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,758.94

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