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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,485.28, 639,901.92 and 274,761.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,485.28, 639,901.92 and 274,761.64 is: 412,254.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,485.28 : 639,901.92 = 274,761.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,485.28/639,901.92 = 274,761.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,485.28x = 639,901.92 × 274,761.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,485.28x = 175,820,504,608.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,820,504,608.31/426,485.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412,254.57

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