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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,276.84, 958,665.90 and 239,699.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,276.84, 958,665.90 and 239,699.88 is: 359,456.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,276.84 : 958,665.90 = 239,699.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,276.84/958,665.90 = 239,699.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,276.84x = 958,665.90 × 239,699.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,276.84x = 229,792,101,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,792,101,190.09/639,276.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,456.32

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