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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,265.93, 958,649.66 and 239,688.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,265.93, 958,649.66 and 239,688.49 is: 359,439.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,265.93 : 958,649.66 = 239,688.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,265.93/958,649.66 = 239,688.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,265.93x = 958,649.66 × 239,688.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,265.93x = 229,777,288,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,777,288,245.97/639,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,439.28

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