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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,129.60, 638,416.80 and 259,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,129.60, 638,416.80 and 259,723.20 is: 389,110.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,129.60 : 638,416.80 = 259,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,129.60/638,416.80 = 259,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,129.60x = 638,416.80 × 259,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,129.60x = 165,811,654,229.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,811,654,229.76/426,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,110.86

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