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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,709.30, 959,126.55 and 302,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,709.30, 959,126.55 and 302,911.30 is: 454,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,709.30 : 959,126.55 = 302,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,709.30/959,126.55 = 302,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,709.30x = 959,126.55 × 302,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,709.30x = 290,530,270,125.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,530,270,125.02/639,709.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454,159.83

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