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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,196.80, 639,586.80 and 236,656.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,196.80, 639,586.80 and 236,656.80 is: 355,147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,196.80 : 639,586.80 = 236,656.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,196.80/639,586.80 = 236,656.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,196.80x = 639,586.80 × 236,656.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,196.80x = 151,362,565,410.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,362,565,410.24/426,196.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,147.12

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