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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,295.20, 639,442.80 and 408,093.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,295.20, 639,442.80 and 408,093.60 is: 612,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,295.20 : 639,442.80 = 408,093.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,295.20/639,442.80 = 408,093.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,295.20x = 639,442.80 × 408,093.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,295.20x = 260,952,514,246.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,952,514,246.08/426,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,140.40

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