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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,139.20, 639,208.80 and 293,428.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,139.20, 639,208.80 and 293,428.80 is: 440,143.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,139.20 : 639,208.80 = 293,428.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,139.20/639,208.80 = 293,428.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,139.20x = 639,208.80 × 293,428.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,139.20x = 187,562,271,133.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,562,271,133.44/426,139.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440,143.20

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