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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,008.97, 635,524.72 and 414,426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,008.97, 635,524.72 and 414,426.06 is: 618,245.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,008.97 : 635,524.72 = 414,426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,008.97/635,524.72 = 414,426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,008.97x = 635,524.72 × 414,426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,008.97x = 263,378,004,706.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,378,004,706.14/426,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,245.21

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