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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,256.13, 639,666.57 and 234,264.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,256.13, 639,666.57 and 234,264.63 is: 351,552.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,256.13 : 639,666.57 = 234,264.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,256.13/639,666.57 = 234,264.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,256.13x = 639,666.57 × 234,264.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,256.13x = 149,851,255,621.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,851,255,621.66/426,256.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,552.14

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