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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,260.88, 639,390.24 and 400,278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,260.88, 639,390.24 and 400,278.24 is: 600,416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,260.88 : 639,390.24 = 400,278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,260.88/639,390.24 = 400,278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,260.88x = 639,390.24 × 400,278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,260.88x = 255,933,999,940.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,933,999,940.38/426,260.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600,416.35

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