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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639,794.30, 960,037.05 and 265,855.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639,794.30, 960,037.05 and 265,855.10 is: 398,926.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639,794.30 : 960,037.05 = 265,855.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639,794.30/960,037.05 = 265,855.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639,794.30x = 960,037.05 × 265,855.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639,794.30x = 255,230,745,931.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,230,745,931.46/639,794.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,926.26

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