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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,200.60, 638,523.30 and 346,885.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,200.60, 638,523.30 and 346,885.40 is: 519,695.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,200.60 : 638,523.30 = 346,885.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,200.60/638,523.30 = 346,885.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,200.60x = 638,523.30 × 346,885.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,200.60x = 221,494,410,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,494,410,329.82/426,200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519,695.21

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