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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,700.11, 959,284.91 and 260,363.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,700.11, 959,284.91 and 260,363.39 is: 390,437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,700.11 : 959,284.91 = 260,363.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,700.11/959,284.91 = 260,363.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,700.11x = 959,284.91 × 260,363.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,700.11x = 249,762,666,997.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,762,666,997.93/639,700.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390,437.12

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