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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,002.40, 638,460.90 and 226,418.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,002.40, 638,460.90 and 226,418.40 is: 339,339.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,002.40 : 638,460.90 = 226,418.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,002.40/638,460.90 = 226,418.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,002.40x = 638,460.90 × 226,418.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,002.40x = 144,559,295,440.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,559,295,440.56/426,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,339.16

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