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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,739.20, 958,952.70 and 373,362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,739.20, 958,952.70 and 373,362.60 is: 559,660.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,739.20 : 958,952.70 = 373,362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,739.20/958,952.70 = 373,362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,739.20x = 958,952.70 × 373,362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,739.20x = 358,037,073,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,037,073,349.02/639,739.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559,660.99

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