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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,316.20, 639,474.30 and 408,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,316.20, 639,474.30 and 408,114.60 is: 612,171.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,316.20 : 639,474.30 = 408,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,316.20/639,474.30 = 408,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,316.20x = 639,474.30 × 408,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,316.20x = 260,978,798,154.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,978,798,154.78/426,316.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612,171.90

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