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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,116.20, 639,174.30 and 268,522.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,116.20, 639,174.30 and 268,522.60 is: 402,783.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,116.20 : 639,174.30 = 268,522.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,116.20/639,174.30 = 268,522.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,116.20x = 639,174.30 × 268,522.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,116.20x = 171,632,744,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,632,744,889.18/426,116.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,783.90

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