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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,125.20, 639,187.80 and 268,531.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,125.20, 639,187.80 and 268,531.60 is: 402,797.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,125.20 : 639,187.80 = 268,531.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,125.20/639,187.80 = 268,531.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,125.20x = 639,187.80 × 268,531.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,125.20x = 171,642,122,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,642,122,634.48/426,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,797.40

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