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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,245.30, 639,713.55 and 412,421.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,245.30, 639,713.55 and 412,421.30 is: 618,966.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,245.30 : 639,713.55 = 412,421.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,245.30/639,713.55 = 412,421.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,245.30x = 639,713.55 × 412,421.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,245.30x = 263,831,493,918.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,831,493,918.62/426,245.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,966.34

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