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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,507.03, 639,947.31 and 202,027.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,507.03, 639,947.31 and 202,027.68 is: 303,129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,507.03 : 639,947.31 = 202,027.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,507.03/639,947.31 = 202,027.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,507.03x = 639,947.31 × 202,027.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,507.03x = 129,287,070,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,287,070,361.54/426,507.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303,129.99

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