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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,003.40, 638,462.40 and 226,419.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,003.40, 638,462.40 and 226,419.40 is: 339,340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,003.40 : 638,462.40 = 226,419.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,003.40/638,462.40 = 226,419.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,003.40x = 638,462.40 × 226,419.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,003.40x = 144,560,273,530.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,560,273,530.56/426,003.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,340.66

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