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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,074.60, 639,111.90 and 268,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,074.60, 639,111.90 and 268,999.40 is: 403,499.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,074.60 : 639,111.90 = 268,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,074.60/639,111.90 = 268,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,074.60x = 639,111.90 × 268,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,074.60x = 171,920,717,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,920,717,632.86/426,074.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403,499.10

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