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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,266.93, 958,651.15 and 239,689.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,266.93, 958,651.15 and 239,689.49 is: 359,440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,266.93 : 958,651.15 = 239,689.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,266.93/958,651.15 = 239,689.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,266.93x = 958,651.15 × 239,689.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,266.93x = 229,778,605,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,778,605,231.41/639,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,440.78

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