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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,266.88, 639,385.20 and 106,420.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,266.88, 639,385.20 and 106,420.56 is: 159,627.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,266.88 : 639,385.20 = 106,420.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,266.88/639,385.20 = 106,420.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,266.88x = 639,385.20 × 106,420.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,266.88x = 68,043,731,039.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,043,731,039.71/426,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159,627.07

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