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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,107.70, 639,161.55 and 268,514.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,107.70, 639,161.55 and 268,514.10 is: 402,771.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,107.70 : 639,161.55 = 268,514.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,107.70/639,161.55 = 268,514.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,107.70x = 639,161.55 × 268,514.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,107.70x = 171,623,888,352.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,623,888,352.86/426,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,771.15

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