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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,259.37, 639,402.78 and 223,804.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,259.37, 639,402.78 and 223,804.19 is: 335,713.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,259.37 : 639,402.78 = 223,804.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,259.37/639,402.78 = 223,804.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,259.37x = 639,402.78 × 223,804.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,259.37x = 143,101,021,261.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,101,021,261.65/426,259.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,713.49

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