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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,349.10, 959,023.65 and 266,101.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,349.10, 959,023.65 and 266,101.10 is: 399,151.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,349.10 : 959,023.65 = 266,101.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,349.10/959,023.65 = 266,101.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,349.10x = 959,023.65 × 266,101.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,349.10x = 255,197,248,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,197,248,191.02/639,349.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399,151.65

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