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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,160.72, 638,245.24 and 336,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,160.72, 638,245.24 and 336,814.80 is: 504,435.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,160.72 : 638,245.24 = 336,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,160.72/638,245.24 = 336,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,160.72x = 638,245.24 × 336,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,160.72x = 214,970,442,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,970,442,861.55/426,160.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504,435.14

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