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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,061.60, 638,314.80 and 259,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,061.60, 638,314.80 and 259,655.20 is: 389,008.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,061.60 : 638,314.80 = 259,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,061.60/638,314.80 = 259,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,061.60x = 638,314.80 × 259,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,061.60x = 165,741,757,056.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,741,757,056.96/426,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,008.91

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