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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,305.80, 639,750.30 and 236,765.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,305.80, 639,750.30 and 236,765.80 is: 355,310.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,305.80 : 639,750.30 = 236,765.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,305.80/639,750.30 = 236,765.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,305.80x = 639,750.30 × 236,765.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,305.80x = 151,470,991,579.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,470,991,579.74/426,305.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,310.65

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