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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,295.20, 958,942.80 and 372,918.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,295.20, 958,942.80 and 372,918.60 is: 559,377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,295.20 : 958,942.80 = 372,918.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,295.20/958,942.80 = 372,918.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,295.20x = 958,942.80 × 372,918.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,295.20x = 357,607,606,456.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,607,606,456.08/639,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,377.90

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