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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,320.80, 638,252.40 and 260,432.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,320.80, 638,252.40 and 260,432.80 is: 389,898.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,320.80 : 638,252.40 = 260,432.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,320.80/638,252.40 = 260,432.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,320.80x = 638,252.40 × 260,432.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,320.80x = 166,221,859,638.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,221,859,638.72/426,320.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389,898.55

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