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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,115.70, 639,173.55 and 268,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,115.70, 639,173.55 and 268,522.10 is: 402,783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,115.70 : 639,173.55 = 268,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,115.70/639,173.55 = 268,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,115.70x = 639,173.55 × 268,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,115.70x = 171,632,223,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,632,223,910.46/426,115.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,783.15

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