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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,199.60, 638,521.80 and 346,884.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,199.60, 638,521.80 and 346,884.40 is: 519,693.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,199.60 : 638,521.80 = 346,884.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,199.60/638,521.80 = 346,884.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,199.60x = 638,521.80 × 346,884.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,199.60x = 221,493,251,479.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,493,251,479.92/426,199.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,693.71

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