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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,276.40, 638,572.20 and 276,620.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,276.40, 638,572.20 and 276,620.80 is: 414,384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,276.40 : 638,572.20 = 276,620.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,276.40/638,572.20 = 276,620.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,276.40x = 638,572.20 × 276,620.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,276.40x = 176,642,352,821.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,642,352,821.76/426,276.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,384.55

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