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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,108.70, 639,163.05 and 268,515.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,108.70, 639,163.05 and 268,515.10 is: 402,772.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,108.70 : 639,163.05 = 268,515.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,108.70/639,163.05 = 268,515.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,108.70x = 639,163.05 × 268,515.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,108.70x = 171,624,930,287.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,624,930,287.06/426,108.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,772.65

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