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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,004.40, 638,463.90 and 226,420.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,004.40, 638,463.90 and 226,420.40 is: 339,342.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,004.40 : 638,463.90 = 226,420.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,004.40/638,463.90 = 226,420.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,004.40x = 638,463.90 × 226,420.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,004.40x = 144,561,251,623.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,561,251,623.56/426,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,342.16

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