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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,271.40, 959,252.70 and 284,340.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,271.40, 959,252.70 and 284,340.20 is: 426,664.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,271.40 : 959,252.70 = 284,340.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,271.40/959,252.70 = 284,340.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,271.40x = 959,252.70 × 284,340.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,271.40x = 272,754,104,568.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,754,104,568.54/639,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426,664.02

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