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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,261.14, 639,674.07 and 234,269.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,261.14, 639,674.07 and 234,269.63 is: 351,559.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,261.14 : 639,674.07 = 234,269.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,261.14/639,674.07 = 234,269.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,261.14x = 639,674.07 × 234,269.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,261.14x = 149,856,207,699.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,856,207,699.49/426,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,559.63

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