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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,061.60, 639,092.40 and 268,986.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,061.60, 639,092.40 and 268,986.40 is: 403,479.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,061.60 : 639,092.40 = 268,986.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,061.60/639,092.40 = 268,986.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,061.60x = 639,092.40 × 268,986.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,061.60x = 171,907,163,943.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,907,163,943.36/426,061.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,479.60

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