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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,438.48, 958,950.06 and 212,859.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,438.48, 958,950.06 and 212,859.72 is: 319,220.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,438.48 : 958,950.06 = 212,859.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,438.48/958,950.06 = 212,859.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,438.48x = 958,950.06 × 212,859.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,438.48x = 204,121,841,265.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,121,841,265.58/639,438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,220.45

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