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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,037.32, 635,567.01 and 414,454.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,037.32, 635,567.01 and 414,454.44 is: 618,287.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,037.32 : 635,567.01 = 414,454.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,037.32/635,567.01 = 414,454.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,037.32x = 635,567.01 × 414,454.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,037.32x = 263,413,569,212.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,413,569,212.02/426,037.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,287.55

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