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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,246.30, 639,715.05 and 412,422.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,246.30, 639,715.05 and 412,422.30 is: 618,967.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,246.30 : 639,715.05 = 412,422.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,246.30/639,715.05 = 412,422.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,246.30x = 639,715.05 × 412,422.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,246.30x = 263,832,752,265.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,832,752,265.62/426,246.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618,967.84

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