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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,158.72, 638,242.24 and 336,812.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,158.72, 638,242.24 and 336,812.80 is: 504,432.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,158.72 : 638,242.24 = 336,812.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,158.72/638,242.24 = 336,812.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,158.72x = 638,242.24 × 336,812.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,158.72x = 214,968,155,932.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,968,155,932.67/426,158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,432.14

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