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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,127.20, 639,190.80 and 268,533.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,127.20, 639,190.80 and 268,533.60 is: 402,800.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,127.20 : 639,190.80 = 268,533.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,127.20/639,190.80 = 268,533.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,127.20x = 639,190.80 × 268,533.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,127.20x = 171,644,206,610.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,644,206,610.88/426,127.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,800.40

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