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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,455.92, 639,686.85 and 292,931.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,455.92, 639,686.85 and 292,931.47 is: 439,399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,455.92 : 639,686.85 = 292,931.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,455.92/639,686.85 = 292,931.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,455.92x = 639,686.85 × 292,931.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,455.92x = 187,384,409,310.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,384,409,310.17/426,455.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439,399.25

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