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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,273.31, 958,660.67 and 239,696.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,273.31, 958,660.67 and 239,696.35 is: 359,451.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,273.31 : 958,660.67 = 239,696.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,273.31/958,660.67 = 239,696.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,273.31x = 958,660.67 × 239,696.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,273.31x = 229,787,462,289.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,787,462,289.07/639,273.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,451.05

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