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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,501.40, 639,444.90 and 239,570.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,501.40, 639,444.90 and 239,570.20 is: 359,182.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,501.40 : 639,444.90 = 239,570.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,501.40/639,444.90 = 239,570.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,501.40x = 639,444.90 × 239,570.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,501.40x = 153,191,942,581.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,191,942,581.98/426,501.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,182.74

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