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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,445.80, 959,168.70 and 612,143.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,445.80, 959,168.70 and 612,143.40 is: 918,215.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,445.80 : 959,168.70 = 612,143.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,445.80/959,168.70 = 612,143.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,445.80x = 959,168.70 × 612,143.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,445.80x = 587,148,789,191.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,148,789,191.58/639,445.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918,215.10

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