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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,511.01, 959,361.29 and 212,907.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,511.01, 959,361.29 and 212,907.50 is: 319,392.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,511.01 : 959,361.29 = 212,907.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,511.01/959,361.29 = 212,907.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,511.01x = 959,361.29 × 212,907.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,511.01x = 204,255,207,989.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,255,207,989.33/639,511.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319,392.80

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