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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,229.20, 639,862.20 and 320,216.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,229.20, 639,862.20 and 320,216.40 is: 480,714.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,229.20 : 639,862.20 = 320,216.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,229.20/639,862.20 = 320,216.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,229.20x = 639,862.20 × 320,216.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,229.20x = 204,894,370,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,894,370,180.08/426,229.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,714.06

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