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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,449.61, 638,285.67 and 314,085.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,449.61, 638,285.67 and 314,085.60 is: 470,105.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,449.61 : 638,285.67 = 314,085.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,449.61/638,285.67 = 314,085.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,449.61x = 638,285.67 × 314,085.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,449.61x = 200,476,337,633.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,476,337,633.35/426,449.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470,105.57

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