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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,298.80, 958,602.60 and 265,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,298.80, 958,602.60 and 265,359.60 is: 397,895.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,298.80 : 958,602.60 = 265,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,298.80/958,602.60 = 265,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,298.80x = 958,602.60 × 265,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,298.80x = 254,374,402,494.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,374,402,494.96/639,298.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397,895.95

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