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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,175.20, 639,262.80 and 268,581.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,175.20, 639,262.80 and 268,581.60 is: 402,872.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,175.20 : 639,262.80 = 268,581.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,175.20/639,262.80 = 268,581.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,175.20x = 639,262.80 × 268,581.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,175.20x = 171,694,225,644.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,694,225,644.48/426,175.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402,872.40

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