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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,287.40, 958,266.90 and 260,045.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,287.40, 958,266.90 and 260,045.40 is: 389,797.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,287.40 : 958,266.90 = 260,045.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,287.40/958,266.90 = 260,045.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,287.40x = 958,266.90 × 260,045.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,287.40x = 249,192,899,317.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,192,899,317.26/639,287.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,797.92

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