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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,303.40, 638,612.70 and 276,647.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,303.40, 638,612.70 and 276,647.80 is: 414,425.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,303.40 : 638,612.70 = 276,647.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,303.40/638,612.70 = 276,647.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,303.40x = 638,612.70 × 276,647.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,303.40x = 176,670,798,507.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,670,798,507.06/426,303.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414,425.03

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