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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,110.20, 639,165.30 and 268,516.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,110.20, 639,165.30 and 268,516.60 is: 402,774.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,110.20 : 639,165.30 = 268,516.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,110.20/639,165.30 = 268,516.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,110.20x = 639,165.30 × 268,516.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,110.20x = 171,626,493,193.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,626,493,193.98/426,110.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,774.90

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